Ophthalmic Technician

About the Role

The Ophthalmic Technician is a vital member of the eye care team, responsible for assisting ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions. They perform various clinical and technical duties to ensure the efficient delivery of eye care services.

Locations: Tacoma, Federal Way, and Auburn.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
• Conduct other diagnostic testing, which may include: Visual fields, OCT, Corneal Topography, Venipuncture, etc.
• Assist with inventory of ophthalmic supplies, including pharmaceuticals and instruments on a regular basis.
• Provide phone support for prescription refill requests as authorized by the physician.
• Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• One year of experience as an ophthalmic technician required.
• One year of experience in a customer-facing position preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to stay focused.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(K).
• Paid mileage between practices during work hours.
• Ongoing education available, including certification reimbursement.
• Discount Programs, including vision discounts on products and services.