Ophthalmology Tech

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Healthcare is seeking an Ophthalmology Technician to support ophthalmology services under an ophthalmologist. You will take patient histories, perform vision screenings, and carry out refractometry, tonometry and lensometry while preparing patients for exams and maintaining equipment.

Join a patient-care team, document clearly, and assist licensed staff to provide safe, high-quality eye care. Any bilingual skills and prior ophthalmic experience are a plus in our busy clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ophthalmic Technology Program completion preferred or equivalent experience.
• Two years in a similar role or related patient-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and perform vision screenings.
• Conduct refractometry, tonometry, and lensometry.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures and assist ophthalmologists.
• Operate and sanitize ophthalmic equipment and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Bilingual

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

Job Summary: Under the direction of an Ophthalmologist, the Ophthalmology Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry and lensometry. Prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Effectively utilizes Valley Children's systems, software and modules to perform job-related functions. Documents all pertinent information in a precise, clear manner. Functions as a patient care team member assisting licensed staff in the performance and provision of safe, service-oriented and efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
• Program Graduation from Ophthalmic Technology Program (preferred) Or Equivalent Experience
• Two (2) years in a similar role in lieu of patient care program (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• COT - Certified Ophthalmic Technician (preferred)
• Or COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum six (6) months Providing direct patient care (preferred)
• Minimum one (1) year Assisting in a medical office or hospital (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple priorities in a timely manner.
• Medical terminology skills preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range: $25.36 - $36.70 Workshift: Position Exempt: No FTE %: 100 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Daily Hours: 8

Have Questions? Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at [e-mail]

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.