Ophthalmic Technician

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, Rancho Mirage, 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 all patients and guests with highest level of customer service and care and in accordance with company standards. Anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank others with genuine appreciation. Treat each patient with respect by greeting them by name, introducing yourself, and ensuring that the patient understands tests, procedures, and the process during the exam.

• Obtain complete patient histories including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history and history of allergies and medications.

• Perform ophthalmologic tests including visual acuity, applanation tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields, corneal topography, OCTs, lensometry, and other tests as directed within the prescribed timeline.

• Other duties as assigned.

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
• BLS Certificate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility.

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- $30.00