Ophthalmic Tech - Vancouver Clinic
Vancouver, WA 98660
About the Job
In this role you will prepare patients and instruments for exams, provide expert phone triage, screen patients, perform essential measurement tasks, assist with laser and minor procedures, and deliver clear instructions. Your expertise will be crucial in making a positive impact on our patients' eye health!
Schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8-hour shifts ( will transition to schedule after successful completion of full-time training ). Hiring range is between $24.65-$32.30/hour, and placement in the range is based on an evaluation of experience.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working as an ophthalmic tech in a vision or ophthalmology setting, or recent completion of accredited ophthalmic technician program required.
- Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) for Health Care Provider certification required.
- Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program preferred.
- Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred.
- Must obtain WA State MA-Registered credential within three months of hire date.
- Must obtain Ophthalmic Assistant Certification within 18 months of employment.
Pay Range:
$24.21 - $33.90
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years. PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE/hours worked. Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked. Employees will also enjoy up to six paid holidays per year, depending on schedule. Contact your recruiter for more information.
Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.