Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Portland, OR
Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Technician, Ophthalmic
- Kaiser Permanente
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Clackamas, OR
OTHER
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Job Summary:
Assist with the provision of patient care within established policies and procedures to serve the needs of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care program. Provides care to a population with predictable ophthalmic needs and assists the providers in caring for more acute needs.
Essential Responsibilities:- Screen patients for chief compliant, take accurate history of Ophthalmic illnesses/surgeries, past ocular history, family history, and current eye related medications. Perform Ophthalmic testing as appropriate for the patient. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to check/document distance and near vision. Must be able to perform papillary assessment to rule out afferent defect and check pupil size (rule out pupillary asymmetry), corneal curvature (K readings) and color vision testing. Must be able to perform lensometry, including reading lenses with multifocal and progressive adds, power of sphere, axis of cylinder power and orientation of prism. Perform intraocular pressure checks using Applanation tonometry and also using the Tonopen. Perform confrontation visual fields. Must be able to perform cover/uncover test, alternate cover test and quantify strabismus; must be able to document ocular motility and the presence of strabismus or nystagmus. Must be able to perform Worth 4 dot test and Stereopsis test. Must be able to test near point of convergence, ductions, versions and vergences. Must be able to perform Potential Acuity Meter testing, Glare testing. Must demonstrate ability to check/recognize narrow angle. Instill dilating drops (and other ophthalmic drops) per physicians instructions. Take and record patient vitals when indicated in the EMR.
- Visual fields: Must perform calibration of automated perimeters, and must be able to perform automated perimetry. Maintain a working knowledge of automated perimetry, and be able to perform Amsler Grid testing.
- Must be able to perform OCT and HRT. Must be able to use IOL master and any other A scan programs for biometry readings.
- Assist doctors during examination as needed. Prepare for, set up and assist in minor surgery, and all types of laser procedures. Must be familiar with preoperative and pre-laser patient education. Apply eye dressings, protective shields as directed by the doctor. Always must be willing to assist patients in clinic areas.
- Set up and provide physician assistance with intravitreal injections.
- Per standard guidelines, clean exam lanes and minor surgical instruments. Prepare for the sterilization process either utilizing the clinic sterilizer following sterilizing protocol, or preparing instruments to be sent out for sterilization per standard protocol. Responsible for room maintenance including routing cleaning of exam lanes, and daily validation of expiration dates of dilating and other ophthalmic drops. Keep exam rooms well stocked with appropriate instruments, as well as patient handouts, and any other equipment, etc., as required by physicians.
- Maintain instruments and triage appropriately when instruments are in need of repair or replacement. Open exam lanes in the AM and close exam lanes in the PM. Provide administrative assistance and support as required, assisting administrative team as necessary. Assist in other clinic functions as necessary, including making appointments, preparing retina photography charts, or any other general duty as needed.
- Perform clerical duties to assist in maintaining departmental records and as directed by the assigned provider. Ensure that all relevant sections of the EMR are completed, and always kept up to date and current.
- Communicate via telephone with patients, other departments and other physicians as necessary. Record messages and refer to appropriate person as required. Answer patient service questions. Report patient complaints, or unusual symptoms, questions regarding treatment, medications, etc., and other questions to licensed personnel. Complete and distribute forms regarding patient examinations and treatment, medical information, consultations, etc. Prepare basic support care duties following established policies and procedures. Maintain adequate quantities of medical and clerical supplies. Assist with pharmacy order as required; relay prescriptions to any pharmacy as directed by physician.
- Maintain patient care areas and nurse station in a sanitary orderly condition. Prepare examining rooms for next patient after each use. Set up for examination or treatment following established procedures. Ensure sterile condition of examination, treatment, and testing instruments as appropriate.
- Attend and participate in continuing education and in-service programs, staff, team and other meetings as assigned. Complete and maintain Compliance and Safety modules and KPNW Behavior Standards as required. Maintain current confidentiality documentation. Adhere to Regional and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 3 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- Retina Northwest, PC
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Portland, OR
FULL_TIME
- Retina Northwest has been providing cutting-edge and compassionate care to patients with conditions of the retina and vitreous in the Portland/Vancouver community since 1985. Retina Northwest physicia...
- 27 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- NVISION Eye Centers
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Portland, OR
FULL_TIME
- NVISION® Eye Centers is the leading ophthalmology partner comprised of the nation’s leading providers of ophthalmic physician services. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, the Company operates over 50 l...
- 1 Month Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- NVISION Eye Centers
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Tigard, OR
FULL_TIME
- Overview NVISION® Eye Centers is the leading ophthalmology partner comprised of the nation’s leading providers of ophthalmic physician services. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, the Company operates ...
- 1 Month Ago
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
- The Portland Clinic
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Portland, OR
FULL_TIME
- At The Portland Clinic our mission is to be a trusted community collaborating to improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Join our team and let us work together to offer a welcoming, inclu...
- 15 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician Certified - Ophthalmology
- PeaceHealth
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Vancouver, WA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Ophthalmic Technician Certified for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.000001 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is ...
- 2 Days Ago
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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
- Guideline Healthcare
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Portland, OR
- Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
- Guideline Healthcare
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Portland, OR
- Telehealth, fully remote Therapist / Counselor opportunity for part-time or full-time. Bonus Offered Details: 100% remot...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Addiction Counselor - Remote
- Addiction Recovery Care
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Portland, OR
- Are you looking for the best place to work? Join Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) which was selected as one of the 202...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Ophthalmic Technician 2
- Legacy Health System
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Portland, OR
- Overview Like every other area of the Legacy community, our ophthalmology department is focused on bettering the lives o...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Ophthalmic Technician 2
- Legacy Health System
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Portland, OR
- Overview Like every other area of the Legacy community, our ophthalmology department is focused on bettering the lives o...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Ophthalmic Technician
- South Waterfront Eye Care Llc
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Portland, OR
- Job Description Job Description South Waterfront Eye Care is hiring an experienced Optician to join our passionate, clos...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Surgical Technologist - Surgical Tech $1560/wk
- Hiring Now!
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Portland, OR
- Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced General - Surgical Tech surgical tech for a travel assignment in OR. T...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Ophthalmic Technician
- South Waterfront Eye Care Llc
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Portland, OR
- Job Description Job Description South Waterfront Eye Care is hiring an experienced Optician to join our passionate, clos...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Portland, Oregon
Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. As of 2017, Portland had an estimated population of 647,805, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest (after Seattle). Approximately 2.4 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statist...
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Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$49,312 to $63,793
Portland, Oregon area prices
were up 3.9% from a year ago
were up 3.9% from a year ago
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