Ophthalmic Technician

  • Full-Time
  • Upland, CA
  • Unifeye Vision Partners
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE (PEI) is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at PEI 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.

Pacific Eye Institute is currently hiring for a Full-Time Ophthalmic Technician.

Position Summary:
The Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for performing 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 any PEI provider within their skill-set.

Location/Schedule:
This non-exempt position will work Monday-Friday with shifts varying from early morning to early evening. The position is located in Upland, CA and may require travel to other work sites as needed (Barstow, Apple Valley).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities
  • Greet all patients and guests according to 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 what will happen 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.
  • Assist with patient pre- and post-op counseling, procedure set up, and performing in office procedures. Obtain consents when needed.
  • Calibrate diagnostic equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
  • Instrument sterilization as needed.
  • Participate in trainings and meet requirements for Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information.
  • Ensure opening and closing of special testing rooms. Maintain stocking of exam lanes and maintain order in work areas.
  • Ensure company COVID-19 protocols are followed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum one year of experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry setting.
Certificates, Licensees and/or Registrations Required:Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification Preferred
Compensation:
We offer a competitive starting wage and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions.

About Us:
Pacific Eye Institute has been providing specialty eye care to the Inland Empire since 1981. Today, Pacific Eye Institute is one of the most comprehensive ophthalmic care facilities in the Inland Empire, with a team of 20+ renown eye specialists offering a broad range of eye care services at 8 convenient locations. Our clinics are located in Barstow, Colton, Eastvale, Hesperia, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula and Upland. Whether it’s a routine eye exam, inpatient eye disease care, or outpatient surgery, we have an eye doctor ready to serve you.

Pacific Eye Institute and Inland Eye Institute are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP)!
To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com

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.

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