COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Day Shift

University of California - Irvine Health; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians with preliminary exams, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, lensometry, refractions, and color screening.

The role assists with patient calls, minor surgical setups, equipment maintenance, and patient education for post-treatment care, with emphasis on accuracy and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current COA 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

Responsibilities

• Initiates care of the patient by performing 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.
• Assists with patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills.
• Sets up, assists with and cleans up after minor surgical procedures.
• Properly cleans, operates and maintains ophthalmic equipment.
• Educates patients and provides instructions for care after treatment.
• Retrieves lab and radiology reports using a computer.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Customer service

Medical terminology

English communication

Infectious control

Age-related acuity levels

Data collection & interpretation

Education

COA certification

BLS certification

Job description

UCI Health in California is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians with preliminary exams, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, lensometry, refractions, and color screening.

The role assists with patient calls, minor surgical setups, equipment maintenance, and patient education for post-treatment care, with emphasis on accuracy and compassionate service.