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UCLA Health Ophthalmic Technician I - Westwood, Ophthalmology in Los Angeles, California
Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care? We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our Retinal Disorders & Ophthalmic Genetics clinic in Westwood! This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Obtain medical histories from patients with various medical conditions
Document ocular history and conduct visual acuity tests
Perform autorefractometry, lensometry, tonometry, and pupillary defect assessments
Assist with OCT, OCTA, and visual field testing
Assist with minor procedures
Support administrative tasks such as clinic preparation, appointment scheduling, phone handling, and processing prescription refill authorizations
Salary Range: $33.02-43.56 Hourly
This position may be support other divisions/clinics in Westwood as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology anatomy, physiology as well as disease of the eye and systemic disease that affect the eye.
Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring, and recording visual acuity, and tonometry.
Ability to learn state of the art diagnostic equipment.
Knowledge of ophthalmic medications and the proper instillation of these into the eye.
Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and instrument sterilization techniques.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties to maximize efficiency.
Ability to work under pressure over a busy workload.
Have interpersonal skills to maintain comfortable and cooperative working relationships with physicians, patients and co-workers.
Ability to work as a team member in a busy practice.
Ability to use ophthalmic equipment such as tonopen, slit lamp, va monitor, auto-refractor, chair and applanation tonometer.
Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel software.
Must be able to work with regular, planned hours and days of the week based on the clinical needs of the service.
Pleasant, caring, and compassionate personality.
Responsible, with ability to work in a detailed oriented manner.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.