Ophthalmic/Optometry Technician

Visionary Eye Institute Inc; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionary Eye Institute in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a skilled Back Office Ophthalmic Technician to support our physicians and maintain smooth clinic flow. Part-time or full-time opportunities are available across Newport Beach, Laguna Woods, and Orange.

You will conduct patient workups, perform diagnostic tests (IOP, visual acuity, OCT, Humphrey fields, fundus photography), scribe in the EHR, prepare exam rooms, and assist with procedures while upholding HIPAA and infection-control standards.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take accurate histories, including chief complaint, medications, allergies, and ocular/medical history
• Perform visual acuity, refraction/manifest refraction, pupil exams, confrontation visual fields, and IOP measurement (tonometry)
• Administer dilating drops and other ophthalmic medications as directed by the physician
• Perform diagnostic testing such as OCT, visual fields (Humphrey), fundus photography, A-scan/biometry, topography, and pachymetry
• Scribe and document accurately in the EHR during patient encounters
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain, clean, and calibrate ophthalmic equipment
• Assist with in-office procedures and minor surgical prep as needed
• Educate patients on testing, procedures, and post-visit instructions
• Maintain patient flow and communicate effectively with front office and physicians
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician (Back Office)

Visionary Eye Institute | Part-Time or Full-Time available | Newport Beach, Laguna Woods, and Orange, CA.

About Us

Visionary Eye Institute is a multi-location ophthalmology practice serving communities across Orange County. We provide comprehensive eye care, from routine exams to advanced medical and surgical treatment, with a focus on patient-centered care and clinical excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Back Office Ophthalmic Technician to support our physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The technician works up patients, performs diagnostic testing, and keeps clinic flow running smoothly so providers can focus on care. We have both part-time and full-time opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and take accurate histories, including chief complaint, medications, allergies, and ocular/medical history
• Perform visual acuity, refraction/manifest refraction, pupil exams, confrontation visual fields, and IOP measurement (tonometry)
• Administer dilating drops and other ophthalmic medications as directed by the physician
• Perform diagnostic testing such as OCT, visual fields (Humphrey), fundus photography, A-scan/biometry, topography, and pachymetry
• Scribe and document accurately in the EHR during patient encounters
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain, clean, and calibrate ophthalmic equipment
• Assist with in-office procedures and minor surgical prep as needed
• Educate patients on testing, procedures, and post-visit instructions
• Maintain patient flow and communicate effectively with front office and physicians
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards