Ophthalmic Back Office Technician — Patient Care & Eye Lab

Acuity Eye Group; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Eye Group is seeking a Back Office Technician to support patient care, office operations, and laboratory duties in a fast-paced optometry environment. You will prepare patients for examinations, document medical history, perform refractions and basic visual tests, assist doctors, and maintain clean, organized exam rooms across multiple clinics with travel as needed.

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are required, along with a valid driver's license for travel between

Qualifications

• High School education, GED or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel to other clinics as assigned.
• Experience in Ophthalmic or Optometric Industry (desirable).
• Experience as a Back Office Technician (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and assist doctors.
• Collect and document patient chief complaint.
• Verify ocular and medical history and medications.
• Obtain consents and ensure patient reads and signs.
• Perform refractions and basic Visual Acuity assessments.
• Conduct IOP tests with Tonopen.
• Take Fundus photos and perform Visual Field tests.
• Administer topical medications and dilation as needed.
• Maintain clean, sterile exam rooms and proper documentation.

Skills

Team player

Communication

multitask

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (preferred)

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Office equipment

Job description

Acuity Eye Group is seeking a Back Office Technician to support patient care, office operations, and laboratory duties in a fast-paced optometry environment. You will prepare patients for examinations, document medical history, perform refractions and basic visual tests, assist doctors, and maintain clean, organized exam rooms across multiple clinics with travel as needed.

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are required, along with a valid driver's license for travel between