Ophthalmic Technician - part time

Spectrum Eye Physicians; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Eye Physicians in Santa Cruz, California, is looking for a dedicated individual to assist in various clinical and administrative tasks. The role involves working closely with patients, documenting their histories, assisting in clinical procedures, and maintaining a well-organized workspace.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in eye care procedures. Join our team to provide exceptional care and support to our patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks.
• Ability to assist in complex clinical procedures and direct patient care.
• Strong communication skills to inform patients about their tests.

Responsibilities

• Acquaint new patients with office procedures and tests.
• Obtain and document comprehensive patient history.
• Assist with complex clinical procedures and patient care.
• Perform administrative tasks including cleaning and stocking exam rooms.
• Manage patient flow and triage for treatment.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Clinical procedure assistance

Documenting patient history

Triage skills

Job description

For over 40 years, Spectrum Eye Physicians has been providing exceptional eye care to the Bay Area. Our mission is to preserve and enhance vision for patients of all ages. With a team of highly skilled ophthalmologists, optometrists, and support staff, we offer a comprehensive range of services—from routine eye exams to advanced surgical procedures. Our commitment to innovative technology, compassionate care, and clinical excellence distinguishes us as a trusted destination for all your eye care needs.

1. Communication & Responsibilities

• Acquaint all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
• Obtain and document patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), allergies and medications and history of allergies and medications, social history and review of systems. (This is required at least once a year).
• Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include measuring and recording of: visual acuity, measure and record glasses, manifest refraction for distance and near vision, tonometry, pupils, schirmer testing, dilate patient, color screening, administer visual field, perform corneal modeling, laser interferometry, auto refraction, auto keratometry, manual keratometry, glare testing, A-scan, photos,HRTand Topography.
• Assist in the performance of complex clinical procedures requiring special assistance. Involved in direct patient care to include: changing of dressings, instilling of eye drops and ointments. Administer oral medications; instruct in home care.
• Refill Rx with doctors approval and document in the chart.
• Escort patient to optical shop after dilation or after exam as appropriate.
• Inform potential LASIK candidates of options and inform doctor of interest when necessary with chart documentation. Schedule LASIK consult whenever possible or document interest on schedule sheet.

2. Administrative

• Be on time every day for your scheduled shift and for all meetings.
• Keep exposed lenses, mirrors, and prisms clean.
• Check that all equipment is where it belongs.
• Keep med cabinets organized.
• Refill cotton balls and refill chin paper.
• Perform other duties as required. (File charts during downtime).
• Clean and stock exam rooms every morning.
• Keep lenses (+20D, +80D) in containers when closing rooms.
• Turn off lights and power to all equipment at the end of the day.

3. Triage

• Determine which patients should be taken next from the waiting room to have treatment initiated. Escort patients from waiting room to the treatment room.
• Following work-up, advise patients of who will see them next, and make patients comfortable during their wait. Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician.