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PeaceHealth
Ophthalmic Technician Certified
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$48,936 / year median in Washington
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Ophthalmic Technician Certified for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.17 - $42.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Job Summary Responsible for assisting the Ophthalmologist or Optometrist in providing office based patient care and performing ophthalmic clinical duties as directed including various testing, instilling medications, order processing, and documentation in the electronic medical record. Independently performs certain patient testing within scope of practice. Essential Functions Room patients; obtain ocular, medical and family history; instruct patients regarding medications, tests and procedures; coordinate patient flow; and update patient's electronic medical record. Perform testing as required and/or directed including measurement of visual acuity, visual fields, extraocular motions, intraocular pressure by applanation tonometry, and pinhole acuity; measure, compare and test pupils; and refraction as necessary. Record data as testing is performed and for physician during visit as scribe in the electronic medical record. Enter and process referrals and authorizations in the electronic medical record. Independently perform intraocular pressure, visual field and visual acuity testing. Prepare exam rooms. Room stocking, maintaining inventory of supplies. Contact lens dispensing, instill ocular medications, participate in telephone triage as necessary. Educate patient on eye care and contact lens care. May educate patient on surgical procedures as appropriate/required. Perform dictation/faxing/phone calls and other related clerical tasks. Process all associated coding, documentation, charting and referrals. Sterile processing of surgical instruments and diagnostic lenses. May complete scribe and/or optical duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.