Lead Ophthalmic Technician — Clinical Specialist

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

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.