Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician Westlake Village, CA Job Details $21 - $33 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Computer operation Direct patient care Patient flow optimization Medical equipment sterilization Maintaining an organized workspace Medication administration Expiration dates monitoring Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical equipment operation Patient assessment Greeting customers Regulatory compliance Ophthalmology Infection control HIPAA Mid-level Diagnostic evaluation High school diploma or GED Certified Ophthalmic Technician Medication supplies Optical coherence tomography (OCT) Medical equipment cleaning Patient interaction Patient charting Clean workspace maintenance Patient education Eye refraction Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Ophthalmic Technician

BUSINESS UNIT

UVP

DEPARTMENT

DLV

REPORTS TO

Ophthalmic Manager

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt SUMMARY The Ophthalmic Technician assists ophthalmologists in delivering high-quality patient care by performing diagnostic testing, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, documenting clinical encounters, and maintaining clinical equipment and supplies. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and compliance with clinical standards. This role requires travel too all clinic locations across Ventura County and in Westlake Village. Clinic locations include, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Simi Valley, ESSENTIAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet patients and establish rapport while initiating patient assessments and documenting medical history and ocular findings. Conduct pre-exam testing including visual acuity, visual fields, extraocular muscle function, pupillary assessments, tonometry, and dilation, and any other requested patient services. Perform specialized diagnostic testing including keratometry, A/B scans, OCT, ophthalmic photography, and optical biometry. Perform lensometry, manifest refraction, and mono-vision trials. Administer topical ophthalmic medications under physician direction. Assist with in-office procedures including patient preparation, informed consent, setup, and cleanup. Act as a scribe during patient exams, accurately documenting encounters in the electronic health record. Manage prescription refill requests and ensure completion within 24 hours as authorized. Educate patients on medication administration and pre- and post-operative instructions. Maintain patient flow and assist physicians in managing daily clinic schedules. Monitor and document medical refrigerator temperatures daily. Maintain inventory, monitor expiration dates, and order diagnostic medications and supplies. Prepare instruments for sterile processing and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed. Open and close exam lanes daily and ensure proper cleaning and equipment shutdown procedures. Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms throughout the day. Comply with all safety, infection control, HIPAA, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role requires the ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods, as well as frequent walking, patient interaction in a clinical setting, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required Prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician required Experience with ophthalmic diagnostic testing and procedures required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

COA or COT certification preferred