Eye Care Technician & Scribe

VSP Vision; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision in Mountain View, CA seeks an ophthalmic assistant to support the optometrist during eye examinations, perform pre-testing, collect patient histories, and guide patients through their clinic experience. You will operate clinical instruments, document findings, assist with contact lens trials, dilations, and coordinate patient flow, while maintaining a clean, efficient office environment.

This role requires 1–2 years of related experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a related field.
• Proficient in documenting patient information and MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication to coordinate with staff and patients.
• Ability to work with clinical instruments and maintain patient records.
• Customer service oriented and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients before the examination by gathering information about the patient's vision and medical history, explaining the exam process, and documenting all needed information in the patient's record
• Able to work well with technology and various clinical instruments, taking measurements, and administering tests to determine the visual capabilities of the patient in preparation for the vision examination
• Perform contact lens insertion; educate and train patients on contact lens insertion and removal
• Order contact lenses of various types of materials and designs and manage contact lens trials inventory
• Administer topical ophthalmic and dilation medications
• Scribe for the doctor and translate as needed
• Prioritize patient care and patient flow while communicating effectively with doctors, staff, and patients
• Perform, under the direction of the Optometrist, some therapy exercises or procedures with the patient
• Assist in other areas of the office as necessary, such as answering phones, verifying insurance, checking in patients, scanning charts, maintaining a clean office, and checking patients in and out
• Work on special projects, cross-train in different departments, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Skills

Patient care

Pre-testing

Medical history

MS Office

Effective communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VSP Vision in Mountain View, CA seeks an ophthalmic assistant to support the optometrist during eye examinations, perform pre-testing, collect patient histories, and guide patients through their clinic experience. You will operate clinical instruments, document findings, assist with contact lens trials, dilations, and coordinate patient flow, while maintaining a clean, efficient office environment.

This role requires 1–2 years of related experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent