Ophthalmic Technician - Per Diem - Ophthalmology - 141862

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support physicians in patient care, history taking and performing basic eye tests. You will help maintain smooth patient flow, organize examination rooms and coordinate referrals where needed.

The role requires performing tonometry, field tests, and acuity measurements, plus educating patients and staff while upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Take patient history, evaluate problems and document clearly in records.
• Perform eye tests including tonometry, visual fields and acuity.
• Develop effective patient scheduling and coordinate referrals.
• Sterilize and maintain ophthalmic equipment and supplies.
• Educate patients and staff on ophthalmology clinic procedures.
• Follow infection control, sterilization and universal precautions.
• Understand common ophthalmic diseases and treatments.
• Communicate politely with patients and medical staff.
• Maintain appropriate professional dress and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians in patient care and history taking.
• Assist in eye examinations and diagnostic tests.
• Ensure smooth patient flow and appointment management.
• Organize and stock examination rooms for efficiency.
• Educate patients about procedures and post-visit care.

Skills

Patient history intake

Tonometry

Vision testing

Patient scheduling

Ophthalmic equipment sterilization

Patient education

Infection control

Communication with patients

Professional dress code

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Functions within the activities of all medically related paraprofessionals and office activities involving patient flow and care. Under the supervision of physicians, 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.

MINIMIM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• Knowledge of professional dress code.

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

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Recommend having attended an ophthalmic assistant course and willingness to attain Ophthalmic Assistant certification through JCAHPO.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

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).