Clinic Assistant - Ophthalmology

About the role

Vancouver Clinic is hiring a non‑clinical Clinic Assistant to support the Ophthalmology team’s clinical workflows. The role focuses on completing pre‑visit chart reviews, preparing charts for providers, reviewing patient information, and uploading existing test results into the electronic medical record. The Clinic Assistant helps ensure clinicians have accurate, organized information available before each appointment, supporting efficient visits and coordinated patient care. This position may require employees to have and maintain an activated smartphone capable of receiving text messages and/or using a required authenticator app for multi‑factor authentication (MFA). The position is located in Camas at 4500 SE Columbia Palisades Drive, Camas, WA 98607. Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions, including vaccinations, reproductive health, end‑of‑life decision‑making, and gender‑affirming treatment. The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas is an essential function of all positions at the Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Completing pre‑visit chart reviews
• Preparing charts for providers
• Reviewing patient information
• Uploading existing test results into the electronic medical record
• Ensuring clinicians have accurate, organized information before each appointment
• Supporting efficient visits and coordinated patient care
• Maintaining smartphone/MFA capability for required job functions

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ophthalmology clinic experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and ophthalmic terminology (preferred)
• Two years of experience in a health care environment (preferred)
• Epic EHR experience (preferred)

Skills

• Medical and ophthalmic terminology knowledge
• Proficiency with Epic EHR
• Ability to use smartphone for text messaging and authenticator apps (MFA)
• Organizational and communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contribution up to 4%
• Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following one month of employment (subject to position type and FTE)
• Compensation packages and time‑off programs vary by department, position type, primary work state, and FTE

Pay

Hiring range generally between $19.07/hour and $22