Ophthalmic Tech or Assistant - Washington / Part Time

7:30am-4:30pm, 24 hours per week / Part Time

Mercy Clinic Washington

Ophthalmology

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education 
• Health/Dental/Vision available after day one 
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA 
• Paid parental leave for new parents 
• 401k with employer match 
• Paid PTO for volunteering 
• Competitive salary 
• Future career growth!

Ophthalmic Tech Overview:

Ophthalmic technician helps in preparing the patient to see the ophthalmologist. Responsible for taking ocular, medical, and family history, chief complaint, completes visual acuity, refraction, OCT, and other testing as necessary. This position assists the doctor in minor procedures, does pre-op measurements for cataract and other eye surgeries, schedules surgery, and assists the front desk with phones and patient messages as needed.

Ophthalmic Tech Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: 5 years of ophthalmology experience, preferred
• Certification/Registration: Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT)
• Other Skills and Knowledge: Outstanding patient service skills and Microsoft Office skills

Ophthalmic Assistant Overview:

Greets patients and escorts them to and from the examining rooms. Obtains ocular, medical and family history; assists doctor during exam or minor surgery as well as with any additional testing. Assists the screeners, surgery scheduling tech and front desk areas as needed; answers patient telephone calls. All the duties, responsibilities and qualifications documented in this job description are subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees of Mercy are expected to comply with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to organization policy and procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.

Ophthalmic Assistant Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Must have good telephone and communication skills.
• Equipment Used: Must be able to operate equipment to perform: VFA, A Scans, PAM, BAT, color vision testing, pupil evaluation, Amsler grid, automated keratometry, and corneal topography.

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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