Valeda Technician - Parkcenter

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to join our retina specialty team in Sacramento. The role supports physicians, patients, and office staff in a fast-paced, high-volume clinic focused on retinal care.

The position requires independence and collaboration with clinicians, with travel to other locations as needed. This is a full-time opportunity offering growth within a nationally recognized practice established since 1977.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and collaborate with physicians.
• Willingness to travel to other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling Valeda-related treatments per provider orders and protocols.
• Coordinate and confirm all required authorizations and treatment eligibility.
• Prepare and organize patient charts, imaging, and testing for Valeda visits.
• Assist with patient work-up including medical history and medications.
• Support clinical staff during Valeda treatment workflow to ensure patient flow.
• Provide patient education on Valeda treatment expectations, scheduling, and follow-up.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment schedules per provider guidance.
• Communicate with providers, technicians, and pre-authorization teams to ensure continuity of care.

Job description

• Base Pay $19.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Nonexempt FT

Description

Come and join our team! We are a local growing private medical practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases of the retina and vitreous. We are looking for individuals who would like to establish a career in healthcare working with nationally recognized physicians. We provide on the job training giving you the ability to grow and advance your skills along with gaining innovative knowledge. Established in 1977, we have locations all over Northern California including Sacramento, Grass Valley, Roseville, Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Fairfield, Elk Grove, Folsom, Yuba City and Chico. Our physicians are nationally known, and we continue to be on the leading edge of retina care by utilizing the latest equipment and both participating in and designing new clinical trials to advance the state of care for retinal diseases. Join 250+ other team members working for our nationally recognized retina specialty practice in a fast paced, high volume medical office.

We seek a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to support our team. Although you must be able to work independently, you will be working directly with physicians, patients, and clinical and business office staff. Collaboration and being a team player are essential to the success of this role. This position will require travel to other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform Valeda-related duties including:

• Scheduling patients for Valeda treatments in accordance with provider orders andestablished treatment protocols
• Coordinating and confirming all required authorizations and ensuring treatmenteligibility prior to scheduling
• Preparing and organizing patient charts, documentation, and required imaging/testingfor Valeda visits
• Assisting with patient work-up, including verifying medical history, medications, andreadiness for treatment
• Supporting clinical staff during Valeda treatment workflow to ensure timely and efficientpatient flow
• Providing patient education reinforcement related to Valeda treatment expectations,scheduling frequency, and follow-up visits
• Coordinating follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment schedules based onprovider guidance
• Communicating with providers, technicians, and pre authorization teams to ensurecontinuity of care