Ophthalmic/Optometry Technician

Visionary Eye Institute Inc; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Visionary Eye Institute is seeking a skilled Back Office Ophthalmic Technician to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The technician will work up patients, perform diagnostic testing, and help maintain smooth clinic flow.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting histories, performing OCT, visual fields, IOP, fundus photography, and assisting with in-office procedures. Candidates should be patient-centered, detail-oriented, and proficient with EHR

Qualifications

• Clinical ophthalmic certification or equivalent training.
• Experience with basic testing and patient prep preferred.
• Strong detail orientation and patient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect medical histories and chief complaints.
• Perform visual acuity, refraction, pupil exams, and IOP measurements.
• Administer dilating drops per physician instruction.
• Conduct OCT, visual fields, fundus imaging, and biometry testing.
• Scribe and document encounters in the EHR.
• Prepare and calibrate ophthalmic equipment; assist with procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical testing

EHR documentation

Communication

Education

Ophthalmic technician certification

Tools

OCT

Humphrey visual field

Fundus camera

A-scan/Biometry

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

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Ophthalmic Technician (Back Office)

Visionary Eye Institute | Full-Time | Newport Beach, Whittier, Huntington Park & West Covina, CA

About Us

Visionary Eye Institute is a multi-location ophthalmology practice serving communities across Orange County and Los Angeles 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.

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