Ophthalmic Technician

Retina Northwest has been providing cutting-edge and compassionate care to patients with conditions of the retina and vitreous in the Portland/Vancouver community since 1985.  Retina Northwest physicians and staff utilize the latest medical diagnostic and surgical treatment to provide the best possible outcome and future for our patients. 

Retina Northwest is looking for great teammates who are motivated and enthusiastic to join our team in providing the highest quality specialized care in the treatment of threatening diseases and injuries of the retina and vitreous. This Ophthalmic Technician position is full-time and benefited.  All team members share a common commitment to serve our patients and each other with an emphasis on respect, consideration, and care while observing our Core Values of Accountability, Compassion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Focus, Integrity, Quality, & Teamwork.

Ophthalmic Technician Overview: 

Retina Northwest Ophthalmic Technicians are responsible for assisting in the care, treatment, and education for ophthalmology patients.  Ophthalmic Technicians conduct patient screening, patient communication & education, obtain patient history, document in EHR, maintain patient confidentiality, and maintain exam rooms and inventory.  Ophthalmic Technicians assist our Ophthalmologists in preparing patients for examination, performing diagnostic testing, ocular measurements, visual acuity, color vision, stereopsis, and intraocular pressures as directed by a physician.  Ophthalmic Technicians provide staffing coverage at clinics located in Oregon and Washington.

Certified Medical Assistants are welcome to apply.

 Education – COT, COA, OSC, CMA, EMT certifications preferred, HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience – Minimum of one-year Ophthalmic clinical experience required; key boarding ability of 45 wpm, EHR experience preferred (Nextech experience desirable), knowledge of ophthalmic medical office procedures specific to a vitreo-retinal practice highly desirable.  

Clinic Locations:  St. Vincent’s Medical Center, East Pavilion, 6^th Floor, Portland OR; Sylvan Hill, Highlands Building, 2^nd Floor, Portland OR; Providence Portland Medical Center, 4^th Floor, Portland OR; Oswego Town Square, 1^st Floor, Lake Oswego OR; Vancouver Stonemill Center, 1^st Floor, Vancouver WA; Kirkwood Business Park, 2nd Floor, Salmon Creek WA; Gearhart, OR

Administrative Office Location:  4225 NE St. James Road, Vancouver WA; Main Line 503-274-2121 and www.retinanorthwest.com