Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Stockton, 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
  • Retina Sacramento MSO, LLC
  • Stockton, CA FULL_TIME
  • Come and join our team! We are a local growing private medical practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases of the retina and vitreous. We are looking for individuals who would like to establish a career in healthcare working with nationally recognized physicians. We provide on the job training giving you the ability to grow and advance your skills along with gaining innovative knowledge. Established in 1977, we have locations all over Northern California including Sacramento, Grass Valley, Roseville, Stockton, Modesto, Fairfield, Elk Grove, Folsom, Yuba City and Chico. Our physicians are nationally known, and we continue to be on the leading edge of retina care by utilizing the latest equipment and both participating in and designing new clinical trials to advance the state of care for retinal diseases. Join 250 other team members working for our nationally recognized retina specialty practice in a fast paced, high volume medical office.

    We seek a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to support our team. Although you must be able to work independently, you will be working directly with physicians, patients, and clinical and business office staff. Collaboration and being a team player are essential to the success of this role. This position will require travel to other locations as needed.

    Full-time immediate employee benefits:
    Paid Time Off (PTO) 13 days per year, as accrued.
    7 Paid Holidays per year.
    Scrub Allowance
    Ability to participate in company 401k plan offered through Fidelity.

    On the first of the month following 30 days of employment benefits:
    Medical insurance – employer pays 95% of premium of base HMO plan for employee (dependent coverage available for purchase).
    Group dental, vision, life, and accident plans available for purchase.
    Flexible Spending Account participation available.
    Allows pre-tax deferrals of amounts for medical, dental or vision premiums
    Allows pre-tax deferrals for dependent care expenses, subject to limitations

    After 90 days of employment – Paid Sick Leave of 3 days per year.

    After one year of service – 401K Plan Safe Harbor contribution (3% of annual earnings) received after 2022 plan year ends.

    Starting pay is generally $18.00 per hour for Level 1. Pay depends on experience and ranges from $17.50 - $21.00 per hour for Work Up Ophthalmic Technicians. Job Responsibilities Duties (not limited to): All the duties of Front Desk, plus the following:
    Obtain chart from office
    Call patient back by first and last name and verifies patients DOB
    Greets patients warmly and introduce self and role to patient and family members
    Verify physician’s orders
    Dilate patient’s eyes
    Complete a patient history
    Check visual acuity
    Obtain quality OCT
    Accurately enter chief complaint in EHR
    Accurately enter all information from abstraction forms in EHR
    Understand which testing/imaging is required for each diagnosis
    Understand information required to meet meaningful use and MIPS requirements
    Inform patient of expectations for visit
    Escort patient to photos, sub waiting or exam room
    Mail out referral letters, as appropriate
    Thoroughly and accurately document patient visits
    Work quickly and efficiently to maintain an expedient clinic flow
    Schedule patient/reschedule patients as needed
    Understand which diagnosis’ are emergencies and which are not
    Understand length of time when all diagnosis’ should be scheduled
    Understand how to answer telephone calls using appropriate verbiage
    Open all diagnostic and exam rooms including: turning on equipment as needed, logging into phone at tech desk, cleaning and setting out appropriate instruments, lenses, etc.
    Accurately count all medications before clinic and log on drug log
    Ensure rooms are stocked and ready for patients when opening rooms in the morning and after lunch
    Wipe down necessary equipment and instruments with alcohol wipes while patient is watching
    Use hand sanitizer or wash hands while patient is watching
    Properly instill eye drops and understand the indication/contraindication for use in dilation
    Make dilation drops properly
    Understand basics of Front Desk position including, but not limited to, making appointments, working tasks, answering phones, checking faxes
    Back up Front Desk when needed for coverage
    Understand emergency protocols
    Ability to maintain a HIPAA and OSHA compliant workstation Required Skills and Qualifications
    Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
    Apply policies and principles to solve everyday problems
    Ability to plan, exercise initiative, problem solve, make decisions
    Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
    Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities
    Excellent organizational and time management skills
    Ability to work in an unsupervised environment, both as a team and as an individual
    Ability to maintain a courteous demeanor while maintaining required level of productivity
    Knowledge of insurances; HMO’s, PPO’s, Medicare, Medi-Cal
    Knowledge of how to operate standard office equipment
    Able to dilate, check vision, and enter appropriate chief complaint
    Understand what diagnoses are considered emergencies
    Ability to follow direction well, maintain professionalism and be punctual
    Ability to obtain readable OCT image from all OCT equipment
    Ability to accurately and completely document patient visit in EHR
    Enjoy working with patients, primarily elderly patients
    Patience and empathy
    Ability to work as a part of a team
    Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment
    Ability to answer phones, schedule patients accurately, work tasks, work faxes (basic Front Desk duties)

    Physical Requirements:
    Sitting and viewing computer screen for extended periods
    Keyboarding for extended periods
    Standing or walking, up to 75% of the time
    Lifting, reaching, and bending, often
    Close visual acuity required to perform duties such as viewing computer monitor, and determining accuracy and thoroughness of work
  • 22 Days Ago

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Automotive Technician with Kia Country
  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
  • Manteca, 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 Kia of Stockton
  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
  • Stockton, 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...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Technician
  • Cromer Material Handling
  • Manteca, CA FULL_TIME
  • Join our Team today Where Service is Everything! Pay Range: $24.00 to $40.00 Why Cromer? Full time/Monday to Friday Company uniforms provided Boot reimbursement, tool reimbursement, safety glasses dis...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Technician - Tracy
  • Temco Logistics
  • Tracy, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Tracy CA MDO - Tracy, CA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades DescriptionQualifications
  • 18 Days Ago

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Operations Technician
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • Byron, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: The Operations Technician (Op Tech) is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems, controlling routine plant operations, responding to alarms and abnormal conditions by ta...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Travel Surgical Technologist - Surgical Tech $1720/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Modesto, CA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced General - Surgical Tech surgical tech for a travel assignment in CA. T...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse, L.V.N Immediate Need AM Shift Travel contract
  • FullShift Staffing, LLC
  • Stockton, CA
  • FullShift Staffing, LLC - Objective Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patients needs are met in a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - NICU
  • San Joaquin County, CA
  • Stockton, CA
  • Introduction This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy in San Joaquin General Hospital's Neonata...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Phlebotomist
  • CSL Behring LTD
  • Stockton, CA
  • Job Description Summary Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venip...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Audiologist
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Stockton, CA
  • Summary The Staff Audiologist position is located in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Service of the VA North...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Mental Health Clinician
  • San Joaquin County, CA
  • Stockton, CA
  • Introduction This examination is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services Department and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Clinic Manager - Ophthalmology - Livermore
  • Stanford Health Care
  • Livermore, CA
  • If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Clinic Manager - Ophthalmology - Livermore
  • Stanford Health Care
  • Livermore, CA
  • If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. Stockton was founded by Captain Charles Maria Weber in 1849 after he acquired Rancho Campo de los Franceses. The city is named after Robert F. Stockton, and it was the first community in California to have a name not of Spanish or Native American origin. The city is located on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley and had an estimated population of 320,554 by the California Department of Finance for 2017. Stockton is the 13th largest city in California and the 63rd larges...
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Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$50,508 to $65,341
Stockton, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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Ophthalmic Technician in York, PA
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