Description

We are looking for a patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician to join our team! In this role, you will travel to multiple UCLA Health locations in the Department of Ophthalmology and will be assigned to a unit or division as needed to provide patient care services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Record patient medical history

• Perform visual acuity tests, autorefractometry, lensometry, and tonometry

• Administer eye drops for dilation and anesthesia

• Assist with minor procedures

• Educate patients on eye care, treatment plans, and post-procedure instructions

• Maintain and sterilize ophthalmic instruments and equipment

• Support administrative tasks such as file prep, insurance verification, patient follow-up, and prescription refills

Salary Range: $35.57-46.93 Hourly

This position will travel to multiple UCLA Health locations in the Department of Ophthalmology and will be assigned to a location as needed to provide patient care services. Ability to travel is required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or minimum 2 years' experience working as an ophthalmic technician.

• Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the visual systems helpful

• Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity, and tonometry.

• Experience in contact lens verification and ordering.

• Experience in training patients in proper contact lens insertion, removal, and hygiene.

• Ability to work with Microsoft Word & Excel software.

• Ability to type with speed and accuracy.

• Ability to write concisely and clearly, edit, and proofread to ensure grammatically correct and factual correspondence.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work on a self- directed basis with limited supervision.

• Ability to prioritize activities with varying time sensitivities.

• Ability to analyze clinical and administrative information and determine appropriate course(s) of action to resolve conflicts and discrepancies.

• Pleasant, caring and compassionate personality.

• Ability to interact effectively with patients, staff and physicians.

• Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of patient-related testing equipment.

• Responsible and detailed-oriented.

• Ability to learn state of the art diagnostic equipment.

• Ability to organize and prioritize duties to maximize clinic efficiency.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy workload.

• Ability to work as a team member in an ophthalmic setting.

• Knowledge of various ophthalmic clinical protocols.

Preferred:

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.