Ophthalmic Assistant: Multi-Clinic Growth & Patient Care

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant to support patient flow, document histories, and assist with diagnostic tests in the Shiley Eye Center and satellite clinics.

The role involves aiding physicians with in-office procedures, maintaining examination rooms, and ensuring punctual patient care, with travel to satellite locations as needed. A natural science degree and EMR familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.
• Knowledge of professional dress code.
• Ability to perform tonometry, field of vision, visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle measurement, and related tests.
• Ability to take patient history, evaluate patient problems and provide complete documentation in patient record.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and medical personnel.
• Ability to train and educate patients, staff, residents, medical students and the general community regarding ophthalmology clinic services and procedures, hospital procedures and necessary patient instructions.
• Ability to sterilize and maintain ophthalmology equipment and supplies in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in order to carry out all functions.
• Knowledge of infection control principles in order to disinfect and sterilize equipment and to operate autoclave.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with history taking, diagnostic vision tests, and visual field examinations.
• Support minor in-office laser procedures and injections.
• Maintain timely and courteous patient flow and organize stock in each examination room.
• Communicate with patients and clinical staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Skills

Patient interaction

History taking

Communication

Clinical assistance

Sterilization

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural science

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Autoclave operation

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant to support patient flow, document histories, and assist with diagnostic tests in the Shiley Eye Center and satellite clinics.

The role involves aiding physicians with in-office procedures, maintaining examination rooms, and ensuring punctual patient care, with travel to satellite locations as needed. A natural science degree and EMR familiarity are preferred.