Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — Eye Care Technician

UCI Health; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to perform preliminary patient exams, assist with diagnostics and refractions, and support clinical workflow. The role includes patient education, equipment handling, and coordination with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate will have COA and BLS certifications, strong medical terminology knowledge, English communication skills, and experience in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Must have solid medical terminology knowledge and infectious control basics.
• Previous Ophthalmic Assistant experience is required or strongly preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills in English are essential.
• Current COA certification is required for this role.
• BLS certification is required by time of hire.
• Ability to collect, document, and interpret patient data accurately.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced health-system environment.
• Willingness to travel between locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary patient examinations: history, visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, and lensometry.
• Conduct keratometer readings, visual fields, topography, and axial length measurements as ordered.
• Assist with patient calls, prescription refills, and post-treatment instructions.
• Set up and clean ophthalmic equipment; maintain sterile work areas.
• Educate patients and retrieve lab and radiology reports via computer.
• Support minor procedures and care coordination across teams.

Skills

Medical terminology

Ophthalmic Assistant

Customer service

COA certification

BLS certification

English communication

Data recording

Team collaboration

Job description

UCI Health in California seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to perform preliminary patient exams, assist with diagnostics and refractions, and support clinical workflow. The role includes patient education, equipment handling, and coordination with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate will have COA and BLS certifications, strong medical terminology knowledge, English communication skills, and experience in ophthalmology.