Ophthalmic Technician

Pacific Eye; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Eye is seeking an ophthalmology support staff member to assist physicians and clinical staff in patient care. The role involves communicating with patients and doctors about procedures, assisting in procedures, and handling exam rooms and equipment.

Responsibilities include educating patients, reviewing notes for work-up, operating diagnostic equipment, and supporting pre/post-op care. A High School diploma is required, bilingual abilities are preferred, and a strong clinical attitude is

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to multitask and prioritize.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Efficient and accurate in a fast-paced environment.
• Punctual.
• Eager to learn.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Receptive of other duties as assigned.
• Bi-lingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, or Russian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Good Attitude and Professionalism
• Compassion, respect, and friendly service; Improving processes, continuously learning, and continuously sharing knowledge
• Honesty and Integrity
• Availability
• Personal accountability
• Educates patients and answers questions about ocular diseases and treatments, surgical procedures, and pre- and post-op care
• Reviews and interprets clinical and appointment notes to provide appropriate work-up and testing
• Operates diagnostic equipment to obtain accurate measurements
• Completes comprehensive exam work-up in 15 minutes or less
• Understands and correctly identifies medications
• Prepares and sets room for in-office medical procedures, assists physicians during patient care
• Is a good clinical citizen
• Assists in medical research studies as needed
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Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Punctuality

Eager to learn

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are a large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice dedicated to serving the vision needs of our patients. The ophthalmic clinical staff fulfill a vital role in assisting the physicians in patient care. The employee must be comfortable speaking directly with patients and physicians about medical procedures, be at ease with needles and injections, and be comfortable in assisting in medical procedures. Physical requirements include the ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours per day, the ability to keep arms and hands at eye level for up to 5 minutes, the ability to reach above head-level frequently.

Primary Job Qualifications:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to multitask and prioritize
• Detail oriented and organized
• Efficient and accurate in a fast-paced environment
• Punctual
• Eager to learn
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Receptive of other duties as assigned
• Bi-lingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, or Russian preferred

Core Performance Categories and Job Responsibilities:

• Good Attitude and Professionalism
• Compassion, respect, and friendly serviceImproving processes, continuously learning, and continuously sharing knowledge
• Honesty and Integrity
• Availability
• Personal accountability

Clinical Skills:

• Educates patients and answers questions about ocular diseases and treatments, surgical procedures, and pre- and post-op care
• Reviews and interprets clinical and appointment notes to provide appropriate work-up and testing
• Properly operates diagnostic equipment to obtain consistently accurate and precise measurements
• Completes thorough comprehensive exam work-up in 15 minutes or less
• Understands and correctly identifies medications
• Prepares and sets room for in-office medical procedures, assists physicians during patient care
• Is a good clinical citizen
• Assists in medical research studies as needed

Take a preliminary, online test to find out if you are a candidate for vision correction!

LASIK

The LASIK Test is a great start to finding out if you're a candidate for LASIK surgery.

Find out if cataract surgery is right for you by taking our Cataract Test!

Take our Cosmetic self-test to see if you are a good candidate!