Ophthalmic Technician Ii - Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmic Tech II is a position which provides technical ophthalmic and administrative assistance to the medical staff of the service assigned. The Ophthalmic Tech is the central point for coordinating patient care/patient flow within a specific ophthalmology service. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: * Identify bacteria/cells under a microscope and/or in a colored photographic reproduction of a microscope slide * Measure intraocular pressure * Conduct visual field tests * Measure color vision * Conduct ophthalmic photography * Perform ocular motility test * Provide contact lens services Salary Range: $34.53-$45.56 Hourly

Required: • COT required with a minimum of 5 years work experience. • Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the visual systems helpful • Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity, and tonometry. • Experience in contact lens verification and ordering. • Experience in training patients in proper contact lens insertion, removal, and hygiene. • Ability to work with Microsoft Word & Excel software. • Ability to type with speed and accuracy. • Ability to write concisely and clearly, edit, and proofread to ensure grammatically correct and factual correspondence. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Ability to work on a self- directed basis with limited supervision. • Ability to prioritize activities with varying time sensitivities. • Ability to analyze clinical and administrative information and determine appropriate course(s) of action to resolve conflicts and discrepancies. • Pleasant, caring and compassionate personality. • Ability to interact effectively with patients, staff and physicians. • Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of patient-related testing equipment. • Responsible and detailed-oriented. • Ability to learn state of the art diagnostic equipment. • Ability to organize and prioritize duties to maximize clinic efficiency. • Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy workload. • Ability to work as a team member in an ophthalmic setting. • Knowledge of various ophthalmic clinical protocols. • Ability to travel between Doheny Eye Center Satellites.