Ophthalmic Technician (Bend, Oregon)

OHSU Casey Eye Institute isa premier academic medical centerproviding eye care for adults and children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We treat eye conditions from the most straightforward to the most complex and offer expert care in all ophthalmologyspecialties.

Since 1945 OHSU Casey Eye Institute doctors and vision scientists have worked side by side to discover the causes of eye disease and find new treatments. Bringing research and patient care together helps us turn possibilities into realities OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a High Performing eye hospital which means we are ranked in the top 10 percent nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

The purpose of this position is to provide ophthalmic assistance to physicians at the Casey Eye Institute in Bend Oregon and providing ancillary testing as ordered. Duties include but are not limited to working up patients taking histories documenting in medical records triage and prior authorizations. Assist with the administrative components of practices and other department administrative duties as assigned by the manager. This is a fulltime (0.80 FTE) benefited onsite position.

GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Comprehensive medical dental & vision care plans. Covered 100% for fulltime employees and 88% for dependents.
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two Retirement plan to choose from (6% matching)
• Vacation Up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service prorated for PT roles.
• Sick Leave Up to 96 hours per year prorated for PT roles.
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Trimet and CTran discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuation education.
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cutting edge Wellness Platform
• Short Term and LongTerm Disability Insurance.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Employee Discounts.

The Ophthalmic Technician aids physicians by conducting preliminary screening history and testing of patients:

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preexam testing to include but not limitedto history taking visual acuity assessment confrontational visual fiend testing assess extraocular muscles pupillary evaluation tonometry assess angles pupillary dilation and all other patient services requested by the Physician including special tests such as color vision screening stereopsis etc.
• Perform testing to include but not limited to refractometry visual fields (GVF & HVF) keratometry ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT) etc.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by the physician medication prior authorizations triage patient calls and messages.
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing open and close exam lanes daily monitor medication expiration dates etc.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols per hospital guidelines.

• Completion of an accredited training program such as Ophthalmic Technician Program Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Training Program Eye Care Assistant Program Ophthalmic Assistant Program Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant Program Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program Ophthalmic Medical Technology.

OR

• AA in Ophthalmic Technology from an accredited school.

OR

• Current certification as a certified ophthalmic technician (COA) or higher.

OR

• BA/BS or in Health Care Science or Research related field AND 1 year of clinical/lab experience conducting preliminary screening/vision testing to include specialized tests and visual fields.

OR

• 2 years of clinical/lab experience conducting preliminary screening/vision testing to include specialized tests and visual fields.

BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) provider level is required at time of hire.Initial certification is the responsibility of the employee. Renewal certification classes/cost provided by OHSU if job required

COA or COT certification is preferred.

Administrative/medical office experience preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology highly desireable.

Flexible work schedule determined by the need of the clinic environment. This position is located in Bend Oregon. May occasionally need to travel to Portland or other satellite clinics for meetings/trainings.