Ophthalmic Technician jobs in San Bernardino, CA

Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Ophthalmic Technician I
  • Milauskas Eye Institute
  • Rancho Mirage, CA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

     

    Milauskas Eye Institute is searching for an enthusiastic, patient focused, full time Ophthalmic Technician for our Rancho Mirage office. Great work hours, no late evenings, no weekends, no major holidays, a robust benefits package and a team oriented working environment where you are seen, heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities.

     

    Our top Candidates will bring at least one year of ophthalmic technician experience or one year of medical assistant experience working in patient care in a medical speciality practice. 

     

    This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. Dr. Albert T. Milauskas founded the Milauskas Eye Institute to provide the highest quality eye care to patients. Since its founding, the Milauskas Eye Institute has continued to grow and flourish as the premiere eye care practice in the Coachella Valley. With a roster of outstanding doctors and staff, the commitment to quality eye care continues today. We are a nationally recognized leader with an excellent clinical support team and dynamic leadership.  We are committed to customer service, and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices, and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the manner in which our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.

     

    All of us at Milauskas Eye Institute are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all.  It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our webpage at milauskas-eye.com

     

    The Ophthalmic Technician I will perform a range of duties which include preparing the patient to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist and conduct preliminary exam and captures medical history. In addition, the preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required. Travel to other locations may also be necessary to support clinical needs.

     

    Responsibilities

    • Make introductions and establish rapport with patients
    • Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
    • Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing
    • Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and optical biometry
    • Additional testing as requested by doctor
    • Perform retinoscopy and refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office
    • Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses
    • Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart
    • Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician
    • Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily
    • Maintain and conduct inventory of medications and supplies
    • Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment
    • Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing
    • Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary
    • Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers
    • Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines
    • Prioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleagues
    • Executes duties of position in a professional and courteous manner
    • Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner
    • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

    Qualifications

     

    • High School diploma or equivalent required
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors
    • Basic computer literacy required
    • Highly energetic with a positive attitude
    • Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business
    • Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours
    • Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting
    • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred
    • Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred
    • Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred
    • One to two years’ experience in multi-specialty clinic preferred

    In Turn We Will Provide:

    • Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short and long term disability
    • Company paid life insurance
    • Paid holidays and generous paid time off
    • Paid parking where applicable
    • Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
    • Clear career ladder opportunities
    • Offered pay range $20.00/Hr-22.00/Hr. dependent upon experience

     

     

     

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Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Pacific Eye Institute
  • Colton, CA FULL_TIME
  • Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient c...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Automotive Technician with Allstar Kia
  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
  • San Bernardino, CA FULL_TIME
  • Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Automotive Technician with Valley Hi Kia
  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
  • Victorville, CA FULL_TIME
  • Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
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In-Person - Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Tutor Me Education
  • Victorville, CA OTHER
  • Tutor Me Education is reshaping how students learn. We are looking for therapists to provide 1:1 or group instruction to students in Victorville area of California!Here are the details: Location: (In-...
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Automotive Technician with Palm Springs Kia
  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
  • Palm Springs, CA FULL_TIME
  • Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
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CNA - CNA - Floor
  • Community Hospital of San Bernardino
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Registered Nurse RN Rehab
  • OneStaff Medical
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to w...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver - $2,750 Bonus
  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Caregiver Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical professional, yo...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Enjoy a Flexible Schedule Working as a Caregiver - No Experience Required
  • Families Choice Home Care
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Experience the joy of working one on one with your clients. New hire bonus and a wide range of benefits offered after 90...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EMT
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Overview: Founded in 1910 Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed acute care nonprofit commun...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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OB Tech
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Overview: Founded in 1910 Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed acute care nonprofit commun...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Foothill Eye Institute
  • Glendora, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Busy Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Practice Looking for An Experienced Ophthalmic Techni...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmic Technician
  • Foothill Eye Institute
  • Glendora, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Busy Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Practice Looking for An Experienced Ophthalmic Techni...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.6 square miles (154 km2), of which 59.2 square miles (153 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), or 0.74%, is water. The city lies in the San Bernardino foothills and the eastern portion of the San Bernardino Valley, roughly 60 miles (97 km) east of Los Angeles. Some major geographical features of the city include the San Bernardino Mountains and the San Bernardino National Forest, in which the city's northernmost neighborhood, Arrowhead Springs, is located; the Cajon Pass adjacent to the northwest border; City...
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Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$50,350 to $65,136
San Bernardino, California area prices
were up 3.0% from a year ago

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