Ophthalmic Technician - Per Diem - 141414

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers in San Diego is seeking an ophthalmology support professional to assist physicians with patient care, including history taking, tonometry, visual field testing and refractive measurements.

Under supervision, you will maintain patient flow, organize exam rooms, disinfect equipment, and help train staff. Occasional travel to satellite clinics may be required.

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, visual field testing, and related ophthalmic measurements.
• Ability to take patient history and document in patient records.
• Ability to communicate courteously with patients and medical staff.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
• Infection control and sterilization knowledge.
• Laboratory hygiene and universal precautions.
• Ability to develop patient scheduling/appointment systems.
• Ability to train patients, staff, and students.
• Sterilize and maintain ophthalmology equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient care involving history, diagnostic vision tests and visual field examinations.
• Maintain timely and courteous patient flow.
• Organize and stock each examination room.
• Disinfect and sterilize ophthalmology equipment.
• Coordinate referrals and necessary documents.

Skills

Patient communication

Documentation

Organization

Infection control knowledge

Ophthalmic knowledge

Team collaboration

Professional attire

Education

Natural science degree or coursework

Two years of science coursework + experience

Tools

EMR systems

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).