Ophthalmic Technician

Coastal Skin and Eye Institute in Carmel Valley and Encinitas is looking for an experienced ophthalmic technician to join our team! Our ideal candidate is self-driven, patient-centered, motivated, and reliable. This is a full-time position, with a pay range of $25-31 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Prior experience in the ophthalmic field is required for this position, with strong skills in imaging, patient work-ups, and refraction. •

REQUIRED

Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience as an Ophthalmic Technician with: Proficiency in imaging (OCT, visual fields, corneal topography, etc) Experience performing complete patient work-ups (VA, pupils, motility, IOP, dilation) Prior experience with refracting strongly preferred Duties include: Performing patient assessments while collecting and calculating diagnostic data Assisting with the administration of medication as directed by the physician Documenting patient interactions with our Ophthalmologists in the EMR Documenting patient demographics, medications, compliance, and complaints Providing patient education and service, including first-line responses to clinical questions and concerns Helping create a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for patients

Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics Well-organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to efficiently multitask Strong computer skills and comfort with electronic medical records Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously We are looking forward to reading your application. Thank you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $31.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

Ophthalmology Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person