Ophthalmic Technician - Retina Consultants, LLC
Salem, OR 97302
About the Job
Job Summary
The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for providing clinical support to ophthalmologists by performing diagnostic tests, preparing patients for procedures, and assisting in eye care treatments. This position requires a blend of technical proficiency, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for patient care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
Patient Care & Clinical Support:
- Greet and prepare patients for ophthalmic examinations, ensuring their comfort and understanding of the procedure.
- Obtain detailed medical histories, documenting symptoms, medications, and previous eye treatments.
- Perform basic eye tests including visual acuity, applanation tonometry and administer eye drops as directed by physician.
- Utilize aseptic techniques to ensure a sterile environment in examination rooms.
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Prepare exam rooms between patients, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
Team Collaboration & Culture:
- Promote a culture aligned with the organization’s values, encouraging good performance and productivity.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication and teamwork.
- Participate in staff meetings and complete required training programs.
Qualifications:
Education & Certification:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Current of willingness to obtain certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).
Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience in a medical office is preferred but not required.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and diagnostic equipment is an advantage.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centric approach.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and medical terminology.
- Ability to work well in a team and independently when necessary.
- Professionalism, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Manual dexterity and ability to work with small, delicate instruments.
- Occasional lifting of medical equipment or supplies.
Travel:
This position requires travel as part of the role. After completing initial training in Salem, staff members will join a rotating team that travels to our satellite locations in Albany, Corvallis, and Newberg. Typically, this rotation involves traveling to one of these locations 1-2 times per week. All travel time and mileage are fully compensated in accordance with company policy.
At Retina Consultants, we specialize in the medical and surgical treatment and management of all systemic types of vitreo-retinal diseases. All of our physicians are Board Certified and Fellowship-trained medical and surgical retina specialists and/or uveitis experts. Also, our physicians hold teaching appointments at several academic hospitals in the area, publish scholarly articles in well-known medical journals, present papers at scientific meetings and give lectures to community groups—all activities that help keep our physicians at the forefront of the latest scientific research and advances in technology, which translates to top-notch treatment and services for our patients. Some of the vitreo-retinal diseases that we specialize in diagnosing and treating are:
Retinal tears and detachments
Vitreous detachment
Diabetic retinopathy
Macular hole, macular pucker
Age-related macular degeneration
We also have a knowledgeable office staff who is committed to supporting our patients in multiple ways. They strive to maintain an orderly and friendly office environment, ensure that appointment and surgery scheduling run smoothly and efficiently and respond to patients’ questions or direct them to find the best answer. Our patients’ health, comfort and satisfaction of care is their primary concern.