Ophthalmic Tech III Job Wenatchee area,Washington USA,Healthcare

Salary Range

$23.92 - $38.92

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

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Summary

To work as an assistant with the Ophthalmologists/Optometrists and to provide technical services to patients. An Ophthalmic Technician III will assist with gathering patient history, updating patient medication lists, perform diagnostic imaging, assist with in-office procedures (e.g., injections and lasers), provide patient education support, and processing of ophthalmic instruments.

Position

Reports To:

Practice Manager III

Essential Functions

Follow standard work to obtain patient medical history and confirm purpose of visit.

Perform basic vision tests according to standard work-up by exam type.

Understand and manage patient workflow for maximum efficiency.

Instill topical ophthalmic ointment/drops under the direction of the physician.

Obtain vital signs according to protocol.

Clean and setup rooms between patients; restock room supplies and medications as needed.

Calibrate, maintain, and clean instruments and equipment per protocol.

Advanced knowledge and ability to perform basic clinical eye testing:

Tonometry - GAT, iCARE, Tonopen
Color Vision testing
Stereo Vision testing
Refraction
Pachymetry

Advanced knowledge of and ability to perform at minimum six of the below diagnostic eye tests, including but not limited to:

Optical Coherence Tomography – MAC
Optical Coherence Tomography – NERVE
Optical Coherence Tomography - AF
IOL Master Biometry
Topography
Autorefraction
Auto-Lensometry
Optos
Chronos
Pentacam
- AND knowledge of and ability to perform at least one of the following:
Visual Field testing
Immersion
Fluorescein Angiography testing

Assists with in-office procedures including injections and lasers, including set up and clean up according to protocol.

Educates patient per physician and/or department protocol.

Manages Epic in-basket, prescription refill requests and other practice management duties in a timely manner.

Maintain working knowledge of Ophthalmic procedural/diagnostic coding.

Maintain working knowledge of Ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, ocular mobility, clinical optics and contact lenses.

Travel to outreach areas with provider, time and mileage reimbursed.

Maintain Basic Life Support (CPR), MA-R, and Surg Tech certification/licensures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications Required

JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).
Medical Assistant Registered licensure with Washington State Department of Health (apply upon hire, paid by department).
Surgical Technologist licensure with Washington State Department of Health (apply upon hire, paid by department).
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential skills and diagnostic eye tests listed under job function.
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
Manual dexterity.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to focus amidst ongoing distractions and interruptions.
Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to patients and the general public.
Telephone etiquette.
Skills in organization, time management, and problem-solving.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
Attentive to detail and numerical accuracy.
Specific vision abilities,…