Certified Ophthalmic Tech - Brea GHEI Ophthalmology - FT Days

University-of-California,-Irvin; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health seeks an experienced ophthalmic assistant to perform preliminary examinations and assist in diagnostic testing. You will coordinate front and back office operations, triage calls, and manage prescription refills under physician orders.

This role emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and teamwork within a busy academic health system. Requirements include COA certification, COT, and BLS by time of hire, with strong English communication and medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology and infectious control techniques.
• Experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current COT Certification and BLS certification by time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary examinations: history, visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, refractions.
• Coordinate front and back office operations with the Manager to maximize patient flow.
• Triages patient and pharmacy calls and manages prescription refills with physicians as needed.
• Assist in training new technicians and orienting new hires.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infectious control techniques

Customer service

English communication

COT Certification

BLS certification

Adaptability

Team coordination

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Incumbent works as a specialist or lead within the clinic. Demonstrates the highest degree of proficiency in use of all equipment and performance of technical ophthalmic procedures. Performs preliminary examinations, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions, and screening color tests. Performs special tests based on physicians' orders including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography, and axial length measurements. Triages patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills, intervening with physicians as appropriate. In conjunction with the Manager, coordinates front and back office operations and scheduling to maximize patient and office flow and assists in assessing training needs of staff. As appropriate, formulates patient plans of care and follow up. Works independently within the parameters of COT certification. Assists in the orientation of new technicians and assists the new hire with learning all job skills with diagnostic testing.

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Previous experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current COT Certification
• Current BLS certification required by time of hire
• Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups in order for medical staff to diagnose problem
• Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload ability to maintain work pace? Already present. Continue.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards
• Surgical Technician certification
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
• Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization