Ophthalmic Technician II, Per Diem

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to join our vision clinic in San Diego. You will greet patients, assist with frames and lenses, perform lensometry, and support the ophthalmologist during examinations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of ophthalmic experience, completion of an Optometry Technician program or equivalent training, and current CPR/BLS certification. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Graduation from a course for Optometry Technician or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent education/experience.
• Current CPR/BLS and ALS/ATLS or equivalent resuscitation training.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and greets patients professionally.
• Calls patients when orders arrive and schedules appointments.
• Assists patients with frame and lens selection and lab orders.
• Performs lensometry, autorefractometer, and ancillary tests.
• Dispenses and adjusts eyeglasses; trains in contact lens care.
• Maintains clinic supplies and documentation for patient visits.

Skills

Patient communication

Ophthalmic procedures

Medical terminology

Autorefractometer operation

CPR/BLS ACLS/ATLS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Optometry Technician program/certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Calls patients when orders arrive.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and ophthalmologist procedures.
• Contacts pharmacy to call in prescriptions.
• Assists patients with frame and lenses selection.
• Fills out lab order forms and verifies lab orders and prescriptions; performs manual and automated lensometry.
• Obtains base curve measurement of spectacle lenses.
• Dispenses, adjusts and repairs eyeglasses.
• Dispenses contact lenses and trains patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care of lenses.
• Closes patient encounters, provides health education specific to vision and ocular health.
• Completes documentation and patient history for patient visits.
• Performs case history, visual acuity, neutralizes patient’s glasses before examination, performs autorefractometer, ancillary testing (Amsler's grid, blood pressure, etc.).
• Completes all visual field testing (FDT & automated fields).
• Performs pachymetry, fundus and anterior segment photography (25° & 50° view), and corneal topography.
• Maintains vision clinic supplies and inventory, including ordering contact lenses, frames, and consumable supplies.
• Maintains eye wash station, drug, and contact lens solutions inventory, and monitors expiration dates.
• Performs eye drop instillation as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining and preparing the vision clinic and equipment, including instrument sterilization, opening and closing clinic procedures.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Graduation from a course for Optometry Technician or completion of internal training and competencies.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.

Rewards and Benefits

• Job type: Regular Full Time
• Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life insurance.
• Employee discounts and wellness programs.
• Salary range: $26.25 - $34.27.
• Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net).

Family Health Centers of San Diego provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.