Ophthalmic Assistant – Clinical Support & Patient Care

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

Job summary

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant in its HOSP LAB TCHN 3 unit. The role requires medical terminology knowledge, infectious control, and prior ophthalmic assistant experience.

You will interact with patients, collect data, and support clinical staff to ensure high-quality eye care. Candidates must have COA certification and BLS by time of hire, plus strong English communication and customer service skills.

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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels.
• 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.
• 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infectious control

Ophthalmic Assistant experience

Customer service

English communication

COA certification

BLS certification

Job description

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant in its HOSP LAB TCHN 3 unit. The role requires medical terminology knowledge, infectious control, and prior ophthalmic assistant experience.

You will interact with patients, collect data, and support clinical staff to ensure high-quality eye care. Candidates must have COA certification and BLS by time of hire, plus strong English communication and customer service skills.