Under the guidance of the Provider or Manager, the Ophthalmology Tech will perform a variety of routine tests as well as documenting patient medical histories. May assist the Provider in minor surgical procedures. Must provide customer service in a friendly, courteous, professional manner. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Works in a well-lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights and sounds. Long periods in a stationary position and moving around the unit are required. There are risks of exposure to disease and infection. The task of this job does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing supplemental tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:
Patients, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other health care providers, community personnel, administrative staff and Medical Center support services.
Qualifications
Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in an ophthalmology setting required.
HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is. Because everyone deserves great care.
Today, HealthPoint is the health care home for more than 100,000 people in King County, Washington. High quality health care is essential to living well and thriving. Yet our region has huge disparities in both access to and quality of care. HealthPoint bridges that gap by breaking down barriers and providing care for ALL regardless of income, insurance, immigration status, or any other circumstance.
We offer a broad range of services (from primary medical and dental, to behavioral health, to natural medicine and acupuncture, to nutrition, to case management) and specialize in providing expert, innovative, and compassionate care to all who need it. That care is provided by over 150 doctors, dentists and other providers PLUS over 200 medical students and residents, dental residents and externs and more each year.
We also work beyond our 17 locations to promote healthy communities. Our mission is to strengthen communities and improve people’s health by delivering quality health care services, breaking down barriers, and providing access to all.
Curious what working at HealthPoint is all about? Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=qDFlE07Zz_s
