Ophthalmic Technician

About us

Peak Retina is a rapidly growing small business with two offices in Yakima and Issaquah, WA. We are professional, agile, inclusive and our goal is to deliver cutting-edge care to patients with retinal diseases.

Company Overview: Welcome to Peak Retina, PLLC – an emerging ophthalmology subspecialty practice committed to excellence in the treatment of retinal diseases. Our dedicated team at Peak Retina is passionate about delivering patient-centered healthcare with a personalized touch, ensuring that every individual receives the highest standard of care.

Why Peak Retina? At Peak, we believe in the power of specialized care and personalized attention. Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology, enabling our team to provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of retinal conditions. As a member of the Peak Retina family, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment...

Our work environment includes:

• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training
• Growth opportunities

Job Summary: This person directly works with other Ophthalmic Technicians and Managing Physician. This person is responsible for daily patient care such as patient medical histories, routine diagnostics and treatments. Assist physician with patient examinations and treatment. Is involved with some clerical duties.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination/treatment following provider protocols.
• Administer drops under physician supervision.
• Handles triages and any other patient phone calls as needed.
• Perform and oversee preliminary eye examinations, including taking patient histories, measuring visual acuity, intraocular pressures, and other preliminary tests
• Conduct diagnostic tests, such as optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography
• Assist ophthalmologists in various procedures, such as eye injections and laser treatments
• Educate patients on proper eye care, to include post-treatment
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Clean and maintain ophthalmic instruments and equipment
• Reports non-functioning/defective equipment to Lead Technician or Managing Physician
• Maintains all HIPAA and OSHA training
• Assists with front office/clerical duties as needed.
• Sends Electronic Prescriptions per provider protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology related to the eye
• Familiarity with medical office procedures, including medical coding and HIPAA regulations
• Experience with automated systems such as electronic health record systems
• Must have great written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and multi-task effectively

-Bilingual: Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Education: Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Experience: Must have strong patient care experience and/or strong customer service experience.

Physical Demands: Physical Demands: Ability to perform physical duties of this job, including but not limited to lifting 20 pound boxes / items, bending over, sitting, and standing. The physical demands described are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or benefits associated with the role.

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Yakima, WA 98902 (Required)

Work Location: In person