Pe-Diem Ophthalmic Technician

Pacific Eye Institute; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 94,558,000; Full time

Job summary

Unifeye Vision Partners in Westlake Village, CA is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists by performing diagnostic testing, preparing patients for examinations, documenting encounters, and maintaining clinical equipment and supplies.

This role requires travel to all clinic locations across Ventura County, including Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard and Simi Valley; a high school diploma and prior ophthalmic technician experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician is required.
• Experience with ophthalmic diagnostic testing and procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and document medical history and ocular findings.
• Conduct pre-exam testing including visual acuity, visual fields, extraocular muscle function, pupillary assessments, tonometry, and dilation.
• Perform specialized diagnostic testing including keratometry, A/B scans, OCT, ophthalmic photography, and optical biometry.
• Perform lensometry, manifest refraction, and mono-vision trials.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications under physician direction.
• Assist with in-office procedures including patient preparation, informed consent, setup, and cleanup.
• Act as a scribe during patient exams, accurately documenting encounters in the electronic health record.
• Manage prescription refill requests and ensure completion within 24 hours as authorized.
• Educate patients on medication administration and pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain patient flow and assist physicians in managing daily clinic schedules.
• Monitor and document medical refrigerator temperatures daily.
• Maintain inventory, monitor expiration dates, and order diagnostic medications and supplies.
• Prepare instruments for sterile processing and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
• Open and close exam lanes daily and ensure proper cleaning and equipment shutdown procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms throughout the day.
• Comply with all safety, infection control, HIPAA, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician

Experience with ophthalmic diagnostic testing and procedures

Job description

Unifeye Vision Partners

is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.

Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Ophthalmic Technician, Westlake Village, CA

Summary

The Ophthalmic Technician assists ophthalmologists in delivering high-quality patient care by performing diagnostic testing, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, documenting clinical encounters, and maintaining clinical equipment and supplies. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and compliance with clinical standards. This role requires travel to all clinic locations across Ventura County and in Westlake Village. Clinic locations include Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Simi Valley.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet patients and establish rapport while initiating patient assessments and documenting medical history and ocular findings.
• Conduct pre-exam testing including visual acuity, visual fields, extraocular muscle function, pupillary assessments, tonometry, and dilation, and any other requested patient services.
• Perform specialized diagnostic testing including keratometry, A/B scans, OCT, ophthalmic photography, and optical biometry.
• Perform lensometry, manifest refraction, and mono-vision trials.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications under physician direction.
• Assist with in-office procedures including patient preparation, informed consent, setup, and cleanup.
• Act as a scribe during patient exams, accurately documenting encounters in the electronic health record.
• Manage prescription refill requests and ensure completion within 24 hours as authorized.
• Educate patients on medication administration and pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain patient flow and assist physicians in managing daily clinic schedules.
• Monitor and document medical refrigerator temperatures daily.
• Maintain inventory, monitor expiration dates, and order diagnostic medications and supplies.
• Prepare instruments for sterile processing and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
• Open and close exam lanes daily and ensure proper cleaning and equipment shutdown procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms throughout the day.
• Comply with all safety, infection control, HIPAA, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician required
• Experience with ophthalmic diagnostic testing and procedures required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• COA or COT certification preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*This position can require travel*

Pay range $23.00 - $33.00