Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Diagnostics & Patient Care

Lakewood Eye Physicians & Surgeons; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Job summary

Lakewood Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Southern California seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with patient workups, testing, and documentation. You will collect histories, measure visual acuity and eye pressure, and perform diagnostic tests, recording findings in the EMR. The role requires attention to detail and teamwork.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a friendly eye care practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of related medical assistant/ophthalmic or clinic experience preferred.
• Experience with checking intraocular pressure and refraction is a plus.
• English reading/writing and Spanish bilingualism a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview and record patients’ chief complaints and histories.
• Prepare patients for examination or treatment by the physician.
• Enter patient information into the EMR system.
• Perform diagnostics: topography, OCT, visual field tests.
• Transcribe physician data into the EMR.
• Instill eye medications as ordered by the physician.
• Communicate with patients about prescriptions, care, and post-visit instructions.
• Maintain sterile equipment and exam rooms.
• Support administrative tasks and maintain supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lakewood Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Southern California seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with patient workups, testing, and documentation. You will collect histories, measure visual acuity and eye pressure, and perform diagnostic tests, recording findings in the EMR. The role requires attention to detail and teamwork.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a friendly eye care practice.