Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — Patient Care & Tests

University of California - Irvine Health; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient care across ophthalmology services. You will perform preliminary exams, testing, refractions, and assist with surgeries; maintain equipment; educate patients; and retrieve lab and radiology reports.

Travel to other locations may be required; strong English communication and COA and BLS certifications preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork within a leading academic health system in Orange

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels.

Responsibilities

• Initiates care of the patient by performing preliminary examinations, recording patient history, testing visual acuity, and intra-ocular pressure.

Skills

Medical terminology

Ophthalmic Assistant experience

Customer service

English communication

COA certification

BLS certification

Education

COA certification

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient care across ophthalmology services. You will perform preliminary exams, testing, refractions, and assist with surgeries; maintain equipment; educate patients; and retrieve lab and radiology reports.

Travel to other locations may be required; strong English communication and COA and BLS certifications preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork within a leading academic health system in Orange