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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

The Baker City Saint Alphonsus General Surgery clinic is now hiring for a PRN Ophthalmic Technician to support a Surgical Ophthalmologist a couple days a month!

Position Highlights

+ ThisOphthalmic Technicianpositionwill be anassistant to asurgical ophthalmologistwho will see patients up to twice a month.

+ This position maybe tasked with both clinical and administrativeworksin order toprepare patients for an eye examination as well as vision therapy.

+ We're proud to have high-quality general surgeons dedicated to serving Baker City – so you don't have to travel far to get the surgical care you need.

What You Will Do** **:

+ This position maybe tasked with both clinical and administrativeworksinorder toprepare patients for an eye examination as well as vision therapy.

+ Administrativedutiesmay include preparing correspondence, scheduling appointments, anddocumenting case preliminary history.

+ Clinicaldutiesmay include testing patients for depth and color perception, acuity for either nearandfar, macular integrity and visual field.

+ Administer and record specified topical and oral medicationsatthe direction of the optometrist,exam written eyeglass prescription todeterminelens specification, and verification ofproperlensspecifications after orders are received.

+ Optometricassistantis responsible forcleaning instruments,maintainingand controlling inventory andassistingin modification of eyeglasses.

+ Explain procedures to patients and family members per provider’s instructions.

+ Aids inidentifyingmethods of improving patient care.

+ Assistsin emergency situations under the direction of the provider, RN, or LPN.

+ Observes aseptic techniques, Universal Precautions, and other regulatorymandate,i.e.OSHA, CLIA, CMS, Joint Commission, etc.

+ Maintains confidentialityregardingpatient and business functions of the organization,i.e.HIPAA.

+ Additionalresponsibilities include educating the patient with proper eye care, care of eyeglasses, repairing and adjustingeyeglassesandassistingclients with selection of frames.

+ Apply ethical principles as they pertain to optometric practice, includingmaintainingconfidentiality and applicable ethical and legal standards.

An ideal candidate will have:

+ Good communicationskills, good listening skills, and a non-judgmental attitude.

+ Proficiencyin the use of ophthalmic instruments, equipment, and materials.

+ Shouldbe knowledgeable ofappropriate ophthalmicterminology;and in preparing and updating client electronic health records.

+ Must be able to recognize significant changes in the physical status of clients byobservingthe effects of eye dilation, and able to alert the optometrist ofpossible problemareas.

Work Schedule/Training** **:

+ This position will work at least twice a month, during the work week.

+ Orientation and training will be virtual, but will be two to three days a week for the first two weeks.

Location** **:

3325 Pocahontas Road, Baker City, OR 97814

Learn more about the Baker City Clinic** **:

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/location/saint-alphonsus-general-surgery-baker-city

Minimum Requirements** **:

+ A high school diploma or G.E.D.required. Ophthalmic Assistant Certificationrequired.

+ At least oneyearexperience in assisting an optometrist in the provision of comprehensive optometric services.

+ Must have active driving privileges. If,during the course ofemployment, driving privileges change orcolleaguereceives a driving citation, the colleagueis required tonotify their supervisor and/orHR.

Highlights and Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

+ We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

+ Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

+ We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers (https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/search-openings/details?j=00137722\_Speech%20Therapist%20PRN) to learn more!

Saint Alphonsus Facility Information

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

+ Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2025;

+ Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;

+ The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

+ Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran