Ophthalmic Tech Lead – Diagnostics & Clinic Ops

UCI Health; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks a Specialist or Lead Ophthalmic Assistant to support the clinic's ophthalmology services. You will perform preliminary exams, record history, test vision, intra-ocular pressure, refractions, and assist with complex testing per physicians' orders while coordinating front and back office operations.

You will triage calls, manage prescription refills, assist in staff training, and help develop patient plans of care.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology, infection control techniques and age related acuity levels.
• Previous experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current COT Certification.
• Current BLS certification required by time of hire.
• Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups in order for medical staff to diagnose problem.
• Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary examinations, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions, and screening color tests.
• Performs special tests based on physicians' orders including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography, and axial length measurements.
• Triages patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills, intervening with physicians as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Manager, coordinates front and back office operations and scheduling to maximize patient and office flow and assists in assessing training needs of staff.
• As appropriate, formulates patient plans of care and follow up.
• Works independently within the parameters of COT certification.
• Assists in the orientation of new technicians and assists the new hire with learning all job skills with diagnostic testing.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

COA certification

COT certification

BLS certification

Job description

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks a Specialist or Lead Ophthalmic Assistant to support the clinic's ophthalmology services. You will perform preliminary exams, record history, test vision, intra-ocular pressure, refractions, and assist with complex testing per physicians' orders while coordinating front and back office operations.

You will triage calls, manage prescription refills, assist in staff training, and help develop patient plans of care.