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Ophthalmic Technician II - Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, Westwood
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UCLA Health
Los Angeles, CA (In Person)
$90,095 Salary, Full-Time
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Description Join our Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative ophthalmology clinic. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will work alongside physicians and clinical staff to provide technical support while helping patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit. In this role, you will obtain comprehensive medical and ocular histories for patients with both common and rare medical conditions. You will perform a variety of ophthalmic diagnostic tests, including measuring visual acuity, autorefractometry, lensometry, keratometry, tonometry, pupillary defect evaluations, and visual field testing. You will also administer ophthalmic medications, such as dilating and topical anesthetic eye drops, and assist physicians with minor in-office procedures.
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.
Salary Range:
$37.35-49.28Hourly Qualifications Required:
+ Ophthalmic Assistant certification (COA) by IJCAHPO. + Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, basic ocular anatomy, basic ocular physiology, common visual pathologies. + Knowledge of common ophthalmic medication. + Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and sterilization techniques. + Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity, performing lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, topography, visual fields, optical coherence tomography, fundus photos, biometry, fluorescein angiograph. + 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 office setting. + Excellent interpersonal skills. + Ability to initiative and work on a self- directed basis with limited supervision. + Ability to prioritize activities with conflicting deadlines. + Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of patient testing equipment. + Responsible, with ability to work in a detailed oriented manner. + Ability to learn state of the art diagnostic equipment. + Ability to order instruments and supplies.Preferred:
+ Proficient in all aspects of CareConnect. + Experience working with infants and children.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.