Ophthalmic Technician II - Wenatchee, WA, United States - Confluence Health

Description

We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.

Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Generous Retirement Plans
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

An ophthalmic technician II will assist with gathering patient history, updating patient medication lists, perform diagnostic imaging, assist with in office procedures (e

g, Position Reports To :
Ophthalmology Supervisor / Practice Manager
Follow standard work to obtain patient medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Calibrate, maintain, and clean instruments and equipment per protocol.
Perform basic clinical eye testing:
Color Vision testing
Stereo Vision testing
Perform diagnostic eye testing depending upon training, including but not limited to:
Visual field testing
Optical Coherence Tomography
Fluorescein angiography testing
# Assists with in-office procedures including injections and lasers, including set up and clean up according to protocol.
# Performs scribe duties while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical record according to standard work.
# Manages Epic in-basket, prescription refill requests and other practice management duties in a timely manner.
# Instruct patients regarding insertion and removal techniques and care for contact lenses.
# Maintain working knowledge of Ophthalmic procedural/diagnostic coding.
# Maintain working knowledge of Ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, ocular mobility, clinical optics and contact lenses.
# Travel to outreach areas with provider, time and mileage reimbursed.
# Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.
JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant-Certified.

Required to maintain active Medical Assistant Registered licensure with Washington State Department of Health (apply upon hire, paid by department).

Required to maintain active Surgical Technologist licensure with Washington State Department of Health (apply upon hire, paid by department).

Intermediate knowledge of medical terminology.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Telephone etiquette.
Ophthalmology experience of at least six months.
Lab or imaging work experience of at least six months.
Coursework and/or experience in computerized medical terminology, ophthalmic pharmacology, microbiology and ophthalmic anatomy and physiology.
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Work is performed in patient exam and treatment rooms and at technician station; Hours may be slightly irregular, and overtime may be required


Hourly/Salary:
Hourly
Mechanical Hazards - No
Infectious Diseases - Yes