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 care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.
Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for an Ophthalmic Technician, Westlake Village, CA
SUMMARY
The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for attending to patients in a timely and professional manner while providing a first-class customer service experience with all patients. The Ophthalmic Technician performs measurements and tests that provide the physician with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. This position may see patients for our provider within their skill set.
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.
KNOWLEDE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Knowledge of ophthalmology terms, conditions and clinical flow preferred.
- Professional verbal communication skills, demonstrating ability to educate patients in a friendly and positive manner.
- Ability to clearly document activities in Electronical Medical Records system preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to move between and progress tasks forward.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Typing, Computer and Data entry
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum one year of experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry setting.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification Preferred
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
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.
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.
Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
*This position can require travel*
Pay Range $23.00- $33.00
