Ophthalmic Tech I

Company: University of California - Los Angeles Medical Cen
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: October 12, 2020

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Providerntechnical ophthalmic and administrative assistance to the medical staff of thernservice assigned. The Ophthalmic Tech Irnis the central point for coordinating patient care/patient flow within arnspecific ophthalmology serviceQualifications

Our top candidate will be a responsible Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with excellent interpersonal skills, and the following abilities, skills, and knowledge:

Ability to:

initiative and work on a self- directed basis with limited supervision

learn state of the art diagnostic equipment

order instruments and supplies

organize and prioritize duties to maximize clinic efficiency

prioritize activities with conflicting deadlines

work as a team member in an ophthalmic office setting

work under pressure and manage a busy workload

work in a detailed oriented manner

travel between Doheny Satellites

Knowledge of:

common ophthalmic medication

ophthalmic equipment and sterilization techniques

ophthalmic medical terminology, basic ocular anatomy, basic ocular physiology, common visual pathologies

the operations and maintenance of patient testing equipment

Minimum 3 years work experience as an ophthalmic assistant. Prior back office coordination helpful.

Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity, performing lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, and keratometry.



Preferred:

Proficient in all aspects of CareConnect.

Experience with electronic health records (EHR)



UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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