Ophthalmic Technician

Azul Vision; Mission Hills (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Azul Vision in Mission Hills, CA seeks an experienced Ophthalmology Technician for a full‑time, in‑office role. You will support patient intake, exams, laser preps, and documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

The candidate should have 2+ years in ophthalmology, typing 45 wpm, and knowledge of EHR systems. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred, with opportunities for growth and cross-training across front and back office functions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years’ experience as Ophthalmology Technician preferred.
• Typing speed of 45 wpm required.
• Advanced understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Technician (COT) preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred.
• Medical scribing experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with patients, doctors, and staff.
• Communicate pertinent information to patients.
• Complete medical histories and diagnostic testing.
• Triage calls and coordinate with office staff.
• Assist in minor procedures and prepare patients for lasers.
• Document all patient education and medical notes.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain confidentiality.
• Cross-train in back and front office procedures.
• Maintain back-office inventory and supplies.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

HIPAA compliance

Bilingual Spanish/English

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Independent initiative

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

COA/COT preferred

EHR experience preferred

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Mission Hills Clinic - Mission Hills, CA 91345Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care

Essential Functions:

• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional demeanor with patients, doctors, and staff.
• Accurately communicate pertinent information to patients.
• Complete all necessary workups including obtaining medical and surgical history, and the completion of all diagnostic testing.
• Prioritize and maintain efficient patient/doctor workflow.
• Accurate pre-testing according to office policy and procedures.
• Triage phone calls and forward to appropriate office staff.
• Assist in minor procedures.
• Prepare patients for additional laser procedures (blepharoplasty, injections, YAG, SLT).
• Prepare necessary paperwork for surgeries ordered by the physicians.
• In office and telephonic patient education and ensure its appropriately documented in patient’s chart.
• Follow HIPPA guidelines to maintain strict patient confidentiality.
• Cross train in back and front office procedures.
• Help maintain back-office inventory/supplies.
• Accurately perform Humphrey Visual Field, OCT scans, A-scans, Corneal Topography, Amsler grid, color testing, and additional diagnostic testing.
• This is an in-office position; remote work is not available.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
• 2+ years’ experience as Ophthalmology Technician preferred
• Ability to type 45 wpm.
• Advanced understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)/Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.
• Experience in Medical scribing preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to type 45 wpm.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional, fast-passed, medical clinic environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets, and interacts with both staff and patents.

Physical Demands

The employee is required to stand and use both hands for typing for extended periods of time; Walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl periodically. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day shifts with occasional overtime as required.

Travel

This position may require up to 50% travel. Travel to multiple clinic locations, which are located throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County, will be required throughout the week, and at times on short notice.