Ophthalmic Technician

Inland Eye Specialists; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, optical coverage

401K and disability insurance

Life insurance paid by company

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Paid parking

Job summary

Inland Eye Specialist in Hemet, California seeks a patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician to join our practice. You will prepare patients for exams, conduct preliminary testing, and assist ophthalmologists during procedures.

This is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on quality eye care. We value certified ophthalmic assistants or technicians and offer comprehensive benefits, stable hours, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with patients, staff and doctors.
• Willingness to travel to other offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and assist ophthalmologists/optometrists.
• Conduct preliminary exams and document medical history.
• Assist with instruments, eye medications, and minor procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory of ophthalmic equipment.
• Provide patient education on medications and post-op care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Travel readiness

High energy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

COA certification

OSC certification

COT certification

Job description

Inland Eye Specialist is seeking a patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician to join our practice in Hemet, California.

Be part of a practice where patient care and teamwork come first. We offer excellent hours with no major holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills and contributions are truly valued.

While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Certified Ophthalmic Assistants or Technicians are especially preferred,

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. Since 1982 Inland Eye Specialists has been providing quality eye care services for the whole family. Our medically trained staff includes board certified surgeons, optometrists, and licensed optical specialists. Our experienced practitioners utilize a wide variety of the safest, most advanced techniques to protect, restore, and enhance your vision. We are professionals committed to providing the most comprehensive eye care available in a respectful and compassionate atmosphere. We are committed to customer service and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the way our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.

All of us at Inland Eye Specialists are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities

The Ophthalmic Technician I will perform a range of duties which include preparing the patient to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist and conduct preliminary exam and captures medical history. In addition, the preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required. Traveling to other locations may also be necessary to support clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients
• Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing
• Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and optical biometry
• Additional testing as requested by doctor
• Perform retinoscopy and refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart
• Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physicians
• Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily
• Maintain and conduct inventory of medications and supplies
• Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing
• Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charging wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines
• Prioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleagues
• Executes duties of position in a professional and courteous manner
• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors
• Basic computer literacy required
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred
• One to two years’ experience in multi-specialty clinic preferred

In Turn We Will Provide

• Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short- and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Paid parking where applicable
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
• Clear career ladder opportunities
• Offered pay: $23–$24 per hour.