Ophthalmic Technician

Overview

OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier academic medical center providing 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 ophthalmology specialties.

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 . News & World Report.

The purpose of this position is to provide ophthalmic care assistance to faculty volunteers on the Casey Eye Institute mobile vision screening van, as they travel to various communities throughout the state as part of the Casey Community Outreach Program.

The position will provide ancillary screening and testing as necessary. This is a part time position that requires travel and works primarily on weekends.

Function / Duties of Position

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

Job Responsibilities

• Perform pre-exam testing to include but not limited to 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• AA in Ophthalmic Technology from an accredited school.
• Current certification as a certified ophthalmic technician (COA) or higher.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

COA or COT certification.

Previous experience in community outreach and working with diverse communities and serving understated populations.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.

Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.

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