Ophthalmic Technician - Per Diem - 141414

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a medical paraprofessional to support ophthalmology patient flow and exams under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with history taking, performing vision tests (tonometry, visual fields, acuity), and organizing exam rooms.

In this role, you will help maintain efficient patient care, document findings in the chart, and coordinate referrals as needed. Occasional travel to satellite clinics and overtime may occur.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform tonometry, field of vision, visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle measurement, and related tests.
• Ability to take patient history, evaluate patient problems and provide complete documentation in patient record.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and medical personnel.
• General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in order to carry out all functions.
• Knowledge of infection control principles in order to disinfect and sterilize equipment and to operate autoclave.
• Knowledge of (and high standards of) laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.
• Knowledge of professional dress code.
• Ability to develop and implement effective patient scheduling/appointment system and coordinate the flow or necessary documents and referral services.
• Ability to train and educate patients, staff, residents, medical students and the general community regarding ophthalmology clinic services and procedures, hospital procedures and necessary patient instructions.
• Ability to sterilize and maintain ophthalmology equipment and supplies in a clean, safe and orderly manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient history taking and documentation.
• Perform and document ophthalmic tests under supervision.
• Organize and stock examination rooms and ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Tonometry

Visual field testing

Visual acuity

Refractive error measurement

Color vision testing

Spectacle measurement

Education

College degree in natural science

Two years of college in natural sciences

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, the position functions within the activities of all medically related paraprofessionals and office activities involving patient flow and care. Under the supervision of physicians, incumbent will participate in patient care involving history, diagnostic vision tests and visual field examinations. Will be responsible for maintaining timely and courteous patient flow. In addition, will organize and stock each examination room.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to perform tonometry, field of vision, visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle. measurement, and related tests.

• Ability to take patient history, evaluate patient problems and provide complete documentation in patient record.

• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and medical personnel.

• General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in order to carry out all functions.

• Knowledge of infection control principles in order to disinfect and sterilize equipment and to operate autoclave.

• Knowledge of (and high standards of) laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.

• Knowledge of professional dress code.

• Ability to develop and implement effective patient scheduling/appointment system and coordinate the flow or necessary documents and referral services.

• Ability to train and educate patients, staff, residents, medical students and the general community regarding ophthalmology clinic services and procedures, hospital procedures and necessary patient instructions.

• Ability to sterilize and maintain ophthalmology equipment and supplies in a clean, safe and orderly manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with electronic medical records.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• May need to travel to satellite clinics.
• Occasional overtime as required.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. * Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Employment is subject to pre-employment physical for those who work in clinical settings and/or with patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Complies with the University of California, San Diego Health (UCSDH) Principles of Community.
• This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $80,555 - $80,555 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $38.58 - $38.58

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).