Jr. Ophthalmic Technician

Jr. Ophthalmic Technician San Francisco, CA Job Details 8 hours ago Qualifications Direct patient care Maintaining an organized workspace Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Patient safety Administrative experience Medical equipment cleaning Stocking Equipment maintenance Entry level Full Job Description Under general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager, and guided by the policies and procedures of UCSF Medical Center, Ambulatory Services, and the Department of Ophthalmology, the Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for the efficient organization and operation of all technical functions of the practice to which them/they are assigned. This assignment may vary from day to day, and requires an individual to be flexible and well-trained. The primary responsibility of the Ophthalmic Technician is patient care, work-up, and preliminary testing in preparation for the Provider's examination of the patient.

The Ophthalmic/Clinical Technician:

Acts within the scope of practice an ophthalmic technician and carries out other clinical and administrative functions as directed by the Administration of the Department for any of the assigned Clinical Services, (i.e. General Ophthalmology, Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Ocular Plastics, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, and Retina/Vitreous) Monitors the clinical areas of the practice for patient and staff safety Cleans and maintains the equipment used by the practice Daily stocks supplies and maintains the order of each day's assigned areas Maintains an orderly and professional appearance in all the clinic areas of the Department Actively pursues and attends continuing educational opportunities to ensure current knowledge in the ever-evolving role of the ophthalmic technician Stays abreast of changes in the field and seeks new skills and/or training as new, upgraded, or advancements in instrumentation develops Must be IJCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)• The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu) Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html