Ophthalmic Technician Lead — Clinical Diagnostics

UCI Health; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health seeks an ophthalmic assistant specialist/lead to perform preliminary eye exams, tests, and refractions, triage patient calls, and coordinate front/back office functions. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and staff training within a busy clinic setting.

You will conduct keratometry, visual fields, GDX, and axial length measurements under physician orders and support care plans and follow-up with the team.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels.
• Previous experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current COT Certification.
• Current BLS certification required by time of hire.
• Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups in order for medical staff to diagnose problem.
• Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary examinations, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions, and screening color tests.
• Performs special tests based on physicians' orders including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography, and axial length measurements.
• Triages patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills, intervening with physicians as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Manager, coordinates front and back office operations and scheduling to maximize patient and office flow and assists in assessing training needs of staff.
• As appropriate, formulates patient plans of care and follow up. Works independently within the parameters of COT certification. Assists in the orientation of new technicians and assists the new hire with learning all job skills with diagnostic testing.

Skills

COA Certification

Customer Service

English Proficiency

Written Communication

Tools

Keratometer

Autorefractor

GDX

Topography

Job description

UCI Health seeks an ophthalmic assistant specialist/lead to perform preliminary eye exams, tests, and refractions, triage patient calls, and coordinate front/back office functions. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and staff training within a busy clinic setting.

You will conduct keratometry, visual fields, GDX, and axial length measurements under physician orders and support care plans and follow-up with the team.