Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Ophthalmic Clinical Tech at CRC

Responsibilities & Duties

• Welcomes and establishes rapport with patients. Initiates patient evaluation and accurately documents the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, current ocular and general medications, and all other pertinent ocular findings in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Informs and educates patients on the purpose of tests being performed and how they will be affected during those tests.
• Performs pre-exam testing which includes visual acuity assessment (including pinhole), confrontational visual field testing, assess extraocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, pupillary dilation, Optical Coherence Tomography and all other patient services as requested by the physician including special tests such as color vision screening.
• Assists in the efficient movement of patients through the clinic flow.
• Has working knowledge of eye terminology, anatomy, pathologies, and ocular pharmacology.
• Carries out job responsibilities in an ethical, effective, and professional manner.
• Thoroughly understands and follows proper triage protocol.
• Performs opening and closing duties on clinic days.
• Ensures daily cleaning and stocking of each exam room with necessary supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, patient's family, and clinical personnel. This includes but is not limited to: maintaining supplies, equipment and forms, and notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning supplies or repair of equipment is needed.
• Be a proficient user of EHR programs NexTech IntelleChartPRO and possesses a basic understanding of the practice management system (NextGen).

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent (Required)
• Able to travel for work (Required)
• Computer Proficiency (Preferred)
• Effective oral and written communication (Preferred)
• One or more years in a customer service type role (Preferred)
• Proficiency with computers (Preferred)
• Knowledge of basic eye care (Preferred)

Candidate must be able to work varying shifts during the week to meet clinic schedules. This position will travel to other CRC offices including: Valencia, Westlake Village, and Oxnard.

Benefits

CRC offers the following competitive benefits for full-time eligible employees after the introductory period:

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance Plan
• 401K Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Sick, Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Certification Opportunities

California Retina Consultants is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and an Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.

(All offers are contingent upon satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screen.)