Experienced Ophthalmic Technician/Supervisor

We are seeking experienced Ophthalmic Technicians for a busy ophthalmology practice with six California locations located in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, Corte Madera, El Cerrito, San Jose, and Roseville. We are an established refractive surgery center and a leader in our field and we have six OD’s, six locations and are looking to expand our tech staff. Our surgeon specializes in LASIK, Cataract and Pterygium procedures.

We are seeking a technician/supervisor who is dynamic and focused on providing the best in patient care and who thrives on supervising staff and a leader in his field. He/she will be involved in promoting our refractive services. The ideal candidates will also have experience providing cataract surgical assistance and possess a strong desire to help other staff and be able to refract and perform ophthalmic tests and assist in the laser room.

Job responsibilities include:

• Initiate documentation of patients’ vision correction, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in compliance with guidelines.
• Perform testing to include visual acuity measurement, color vision testing, lensometry, keratometry, testing pupil function, tonometry, orbscan and other patient services as requested by the ophthalmologist. Administer topical ophthalmic and oral medications at the direction of the physician.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and laser treatments in the office. Inventory and maintain surgical instruments in accordance with OSHA standards. Remove and apply dressings as directed.
• Educate patients regarding the administration of medications, and pre-post-operative instructions as directed by the physician. Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physicians with full documentation in the patient chart.
• Inventory and maintain medications and medical supplies.
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is cleaned and disinfected in an appropriate manner, battery-powered instruments are seated properly in recharge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off and are under covers. Assist with the maintenance of clinical examination equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned under the guidance of the supervisor

Requirements:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.
• At least 5 years of specialized ophthalmic experience.
• Candidate should have strong patient interviewing and counseling skills, topography, and other eye diagnostic equipment, patient care and urgent care for LASIK, Cataract, and Pterygium.
• JCAPO Certification a plus but not necessary.
• Spanish speaking a plus but not necessary.
• Willingness to travel and flexible schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting and professional medical team and to provide encouraging and life-changing services to our patients.

• Degree of supervision (i.e., direct, indirect), independence, and discretion: Position requires a great deal of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Employee must maintain patient confidentiality.