Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Care Technician

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient care, perform preliminary exams, and assist with procedures. Responsibilities include recording histories, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, refractions, and coordinating with physicians for tests and prescriptions.

The role requires COA certification, time-bound BLS certification, strong English communication, and the ability to educate patients and manage aftercare.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels.
• Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary examinations: record history, test visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, refractions.
• Conduct keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography, axial length measurements.
• Set up, assist with and clean up after minor surgical procedures.
• Educate patients and provide post-treatment care instructions.
• Retrieve lab and radiology reports using a computer.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Customer service

English proficiency

Data collection

Medical terminology

Education

COA certification

BLS certification

Job description

UCI Health seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient care, perform preliminary exams, and assist with procedures. Responsibilities include recording histories, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, refractions, and coordinating with physicians for tests and prescriptions.

The role requires COA certification, time-bound BLS certification, strong English communication, and the ability to educate patients and manage aftercare.