Certified Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care Specialist

UCI Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to perform preliminary examinations, vision testing, intra-ocular pressure checks, refractive tests, and assist with minor surgical procedures. You're responsible for patient education and maintaining ophthalmic equipment, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth clinic flow.

Ideal candidates hold COA and BLS certifications, have strong English communication, and can interpret patient data to support diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups to help the medical staff diagnose problems

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary examinations: history, visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, refractions, and color tests.
• Set up, assist with, and clean up after minor ophthalmic procedures and maintain equipment.
• Educate patients and provide post-treatment care instructions; retrieve lab and radiology reports.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Age-related acuity levels

Customer service

English communication

Data collection & interpretation

Education

COA certification

BLS certification

Job description

UCI Health in California seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to perform preliminary examinations, vision testing, intra-ocular pressure checks, refractive tests, and assist with minor surgical procedures. You're responsible for patient education and maintaining ophthalmic equipment, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth clinic flow.

Ideal candidates hold COA and BLS certifications, have strong English communication, and can interpret patient data to support diagnoses.