Vision Clinic Technician — Patient Care & Eye Tests

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support physicians in patient care, history taking and performing basic eye tests. You will help maintain smooth patient flow, organize examination rooms and coordinate referrals where needed.

The role requires performing tonometry, field tests, and acuity measurements, plus educating patients and staff while upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Take patient history, evaluate problems and document clearly in records.
• Perform eye tests including tonometry, visual fields and acuity.
• Develop effective patient scheduling and coordinate referrals.
• Sterilize and maintain ophthalmic equipment and supplies.
• Educate patients and staff on ophthalmology clinic procedures.
• Follow infection control, sterilization and universal precautions.
• Understand common ophthalmic diseases and treatments.
• Communicate politely with patients and medical staff.
• Maintain appropriate professional dress and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians in patient care and history taking.
• Assist in eye examinations and diagnostic tests.
• Ensure smooth patient flow and appointment management.
• Organize and stock examination rooms for efficiency.
• Educate patients about procedures and post-visit care.

Skills

Patient history intake

Tonometry

Vision testing

Patient scheduling

Ophthalmic equipment sterilization

Patient education

Infection control

Communication with patients

Professional dress code

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support physicians in patient care, history taking and performing basic eye tests. You will help maintain smooth patient flow, organize examination rooms and coordinate referrals where needed.

The role requires performing tonometry, field tests, and acuity measurements, plus educating patients and staff while upholding infection control standards.