Benefits:- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
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Ophthalmic Technician (Back Office) Visionary Eye Institute | Full-Time | Newport Beach, Whittier, Huntington Park & West Covina, CA
About Us Visionary Eye Institute is a multi-location ophthalmology practice serving communities across Orange County and Los Angeles County. We provide comprehensive eye care, from routine exams to advanced medical and surgical treatment, with a focus on patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Back Office Ophthalmic Technician to support our physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The technician works up patients, performs diagnostic testing, and keeps clinic flow running smoothly so providers can focus on care.
Key Responsibilities
- Room patients and take accurate histories, including chief complaint, medications, allergies, and ocular/medical history
- Perform visual acuity, refraction/manifest refraction, pupil exams, confrontation visual fields, and IOP measurement (tonometry)
- Administer dilating drops and other ophthalmic medications as directed by the physician
- Perform diagnostic testing such as OCT, visual fields (Humphrey), fundus photography, A-scan/biometry, topography, and pachymetry
- Scribe and document accurately in the EHR during patient encounters
- Prepare exam rooms and maintain, clean, and calibrate ophthalmic equipment
- Assist with in-office procedures and minor surgical prep as needed
- Educate patients on testing, procedures, and post-visit instructions
- Maintain patient flow and communicate effectively with front office and physicians
- Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards