Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Kennewick, WA

Come join the team!

Sound Retina is the premiere retina practice in the Tri-Cities Area, providing innovative, compassionate and comprehensive care for patients with vitreoretinal disease. We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic or Medical Assistant at our Kennewick location. Retina experience is a plus, but not required - we offer full on-the-job training, as well as reimbursement for clinical certifications!

The ideal candidate is a driven and enthusiastic individual who fosters a positive, collegial work environment with a focus on efficiency, safety and quality patient care.

We offer a competitive and generous benefits package to help support our team members and their families in staying well and work towards financial security:

Medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as supplemental insurance offerings such as short-term disability and life insurances, are available at competitive premiums.

In addition, Sound Retina provides a retirement plan benefit of 3% wage match to help our team and their families work towards financial security. We also offer continuing education benefits to help you achieve and support your professional growth.

Location: Kennewick.

Position: Ophthalmic Technician
Department: Clinical
Reports to: Site Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Monday - Friday (4/10s with rotating day off)

In-person interviews are required for all positions.

Desired candidates are experienced as a Medical Assistants and/or Ophthalmic Technicians in scribing, however full on-the-job training is available to those with experience in a medical practice. Phlebotomy experience & COA certification is not required but preferred, COT a plus.

We offer Retina training for experienced Medical Assistants looking to advance their careers into Ophthalmology. Our preferred candidates can perform the following:

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screening patients & prepare for examination, including: history taking from patients, checking vision, pupils, extraocular motility, confrontation visual fields, intraocular pressure with Tonopen and applanation, and instilling eye drops.
• Scribing for physicians, ensuring charts are completed within 48 hours of Date of Service.
• Perform OCT scans, fundus photography, and Fluorescein Angiography (FA). FA includes venipuncture of the patient.
• Setting up for injections and lasers, recording exam findings and photography interpretation in the patient's chart with appropriate and accurate coding.
• Our charting program is entirely computer based, therefore a proficiency with computers is expected.
• Maintaining patient record confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, complying with practice policies and procedures.
• Maintain and stock all rooms
• Maintains and cleans all instruments and all equipment being used, and reports to lead technician if not in working condition.
• Inventory of medical supplies and medication.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, treatment, patient education, etc.
• Send necessary prescriptions through ERx or handwritten.
• Administer drops and oral medication to patients as ordered by the physician.
• Performs intravenous injections under physician supervision.
• Assist physician in minor in office procedures such as injections, lasers.
• Triage patient calls, manage phones and return patient messages.

Team Member Objective:

• Communicates effectively and respectfully with patients, co-workers, management, and doctors.
• Interacts with each staff member and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
• Ensures that there is an understanding and complies with Sound Retina’s patient care standards.
• Actively participate in clinical staff meetings
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains cooperation and teamwork through effective communications and positive relations with other staff members.

Office Supplies & Equipment Management:

• Report non-functioning or defective equipment to Lead Technician or Office Site Manager immediately if all actions of attempting to fix this has not worked.
• Ensures that the office is fully stocked with clerical/office supplies needed to perform daily tasks.
• Works closely with the Lead Technician to maintain ophthalmic equipment, alerting Lead Technician of any issues or concerns immediately.
• Orders medical / office supplies as needed.

Professionalism:

• Maintain a professional / positive relationship with all staff
• Maintain a professional / positive tone with all patients and with all staff
• Conforms to all practice policies and procedures, including punctuality, attendance and dress codes

Minimum Background Requirements:

• Must possess knowledge of medical practices
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills
• Must be aware of the common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Must have the ability to interface with staff members and other offices
• Must be willing to travel and be self-motivated

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for periods of time
• Must be able to drive
• Must be able to talk on the phone

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Please send a copy of your resume and references. We will not contact references without speaking with you prior.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of scribe experience do you have?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kennewick, WA 99336: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person