Company Profile:
EyeHealth Northwest is a large, well-established, very successful private practice, serving the eye care needs of the Portland, Oregon Metro, and Clackamas County areas for over 65 years. We are devoted to the full-service medical, surgical, and routine vision care needs of our patients, who include children, adults, and seniors.
We offer an excellent compensation package that includes competitive base pay, incentive bonuses for eligible positions, medical/dental insurance, employee discounts on products and services, company-paid life insurance, company-paid disability insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid Holidays, matching 401(k), profit-sharing and more!
How to apply: please submit your cover letter and resume to luz@ehnpc.com or mail to:
EyeHealth NW
11086 SE Oak St.
Milwaukie, OR 97222.
Please be sure to include the title of the position you are interested in.
Optometrist
We are seeking a full-time (4.5 days/wk) Optometrist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have completed a full-time residency program. In addition to providing care and establishing your own patient base, including pediatrics, you will also work alongside EyeHealth surgeons to provide co-management services for cataract and LASIK patients. This busy practice has a long-established patient base that will provide a quick practice ramp-up.
EyeHealth NW is one of the largest independent eye care groups in the NW. The EyeHealth NW Team includes:
- 39 Ophthalmologist
- 20 Optometrists
- Certified Ophthalmic Technicians and Assistants
- Certified Contact Lens Technicians
- Certified Opticians and Frame Stylists
- Knowledgeable and dedicated support staff
Ophthalmic Technician
Under the direction of the Ophthalmologist, perform the full spectrum of technician responsibilities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Take and record patient medical histories.
- Prepare patients for examinations.
- Perform diagnostic tests that help ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of a diseased eye.
- Take anatomical and functional ocular measurements of the eyes.
- Provide patient education and respond to questions from patient and/or patient’s family.
- May scribe as required by physician.
- Clean and maintain equipment and instrumentation in good working condition; my perform minor repairs and adjustments as needed.
- Safeguard confidential medical information and perform work in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- One year experience is preferred but not required.
- Certified as a COA or COT is preferred.
- Enjoy helping others.
- Have strong customer service skills.
Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Receptionist
This position acts as the first point of contact for patients in the clinic.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and check them into the clinic.
- Efficiently manage patient flow into and out of the clinic in a manner that minimized patient wait times.
- Direct patients to appropriate areas.
- Update patient information and verifies appointment.
- Collect copayments and verify insurance; may verify referrals.
- May schedule follow-up appointments.
- Check patients out of the clinic.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Enjoy working with the public.
- Dependable team player.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a medical environment and with Practice Management System are preferred.
Optician
Assist patients with selecting the right eyeglasses to fit their visual needs and lifestyle.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist patients in eyewear selections.
- Analyze and interpret prescriptions written by Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.
- Fix, adjust, and refit broken frames.
- Generate sales of eyeglasses and accessories.
- Educate patients on products and services that are available.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Outgoing and friendly personality.
- Dependable team player.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Experienced Optician with ABO Certification is preferred, or have the ability to become certified within 12 months of hire.
Surgery Coordinator
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Ophthalmologists surgery schedules.
- Schedule preop and postop appointments with hospitals and surgery center.
- Schedule all diagnostic tests required prior to surgery.
- Perform insurance verifications / authorizations.
- Ensure completion of all paperwork and insurance authorizations.
- Provide customer service to patients via phone and during clinic visits.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Superior customer service skills.
- Highly organized with full attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience as a Surgery Coordinator is preferred.
