Senior Ophthalmic Technician

UC Irvine; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, is seeking a skilled ophthalmic specialist/lead to perform ophthalmic procedures and coordinate clinic flow. The role includes pre-exam testing, patient history, refractions, counseling, and collaboration with physicians.

The incumbent will triage calls, assist in staff training, and help plan patient care with the manager, ensuring efficient front/back office operations and high-quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Previous experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current COT Certification
• Current BLS certification required by time of hire
• Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups in order for medical staff to diagnose problem
• Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the highest proficiency in equipment use and ophthalmic procedures
• Performs preliminary examinations including history, visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, refractions, color tests
• Triages calls and prescription refills and coordinates with physicians
• Coordinates front and back office operations and scheduling with Manager
• Assists in training staff and in orientation of new technicians
• Formulates patient plans of care and follow up when appropriate
• Works independently within COT scope of practice
• Assists in orientation of new technicians and learning of job skills with diagnostic testing

Skills

Medical terminology

COA certification

Customer service

English communication

COT certification

BLS certification

Data collection

Teamwork

Tools

None

Job description

UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, is seeking a skilled ophthalmic specialist/lead to perform ophthalmic procedures and coordinate clinic flow. The role includes pre-exam testing, patient history, refractions, counseling, and collaboration with physicians.

The incumbent will triage calls, assist in staff training, and help plan patient care with the manager, ensuring efficient front/back office operations and high-quality patient experience.