Travel Ophthalmic Technician: Diagnostics & Patient Care

Pacific Eye Institute; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; 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 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.