Ophthalmic Technician: Vision Tests & Patient Care

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

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.