Career Opportunities at Retina Northwest

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CLINICAL TECHNICIAN

Clinical Technicians assist our Ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions.  Responsibilities include: taking and recording patient medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, performing diagnostic testing, ocular measurements, visual acuity and visual fields as directed by a physician, educates and informs patients about planned treatments or procedures, and maintains exam room order and inventory.

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OPHTHALMIC CLINICAL SCRIBE

As an Ophthalmic Scribe you will work alongside a dedicated physician utilizing clinical knowledge to accurately enter patient information into an EHR system.  The Ophthalmic Scribe transcribes the physician’s medical decision making summarization in real time, assist in the care, treatment, and education of patients while actively participating in maintaining clinic flow.

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HR@retinanorthwest.com
Phone: 503-265-1827
Fax: 503-265-0312

Retina Northwest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, veteran status or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.

Meet our new physician, Dr. Janani Singaravelu Polder, who joined Retina Northwest on October 1, 2024.

Dr. Polder began her education at The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience and South Asia Studies, followed by a Master of Medical Science degree at Drexel University College of Medicine. She was subsequently awarded the Fulbright Student Research Grant to conduct Public Health research in India. Upon returning, she earned a Doctor of Medicine degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She was selected for the prestigious NIH Medical Research Scholars Program, where she conducted basic science retina research at the National Eye Institute. Her postgraduate training began with her transitional year internship at Mt. Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH, followed by Ophthalmology residency at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She completed Ophthalmic Oncology fellowship at the renowned Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic then joined The Retina Group of Washington where she was a Surgical Vitreoretinal Fellow.

 ATTENTION: ALL RETINA NORTHWEST PATIENTS

  For the health and safety of all patients and staff, note our current guidelines (subject to change without notice).

· During the injection process, MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR PATIENTS AND ALL OTHERS IN THE PROCEDURE ROOM.

· One family member/friend is allowed to accompany the patient.