Ophthalmic/Optometry Technician

Visionary Eye Institute Inc

Ophthalmic/Optometry Technician

Whittier, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Paid time off

    401(k) matching

    Ophthalmic Technician (Back Office) Visionary Eye Institute | Part-Time Whittier, Huntington Park & West Covina, CA

    About Us Visionary Eye Institute is a multi-location ophthalmology practice serving communities across Los Angeles County. We provide comprehensive eye care, from routine exams to advanced medical and surgical treatment, with a focus on patient-centered care and clinical excellence.

    Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Back Office Ophthalmic Technician to support our physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The technician works up patients, performs diagnostic testing, and keeps clinic flow running smoothly so providers can focus on care. We have both part-time and full-time opportunities available.

    Key Responsibilities

    Room patients and take accurate histories, including chief complaint, medications, allergies, and ocular/medical history

    Perform visual acuity, refraction/manifest refraction, pupil exams, confrontation visual fields, and IOP measurement (tonometry)

    Administer dilating drops and other ophthalmic medications as directed by the physician

    Perform diagnostic testing such as OCT, visual fields (Humphrey), fundus photography, A-scan/biometry, topography, and pachymetry

    Scribe and document accurately in the EHR during patient encounters

    Prepare exam rooms and maintain, clean, and calibrate ophthalmic equipment

    Assist with in-office procedures and minor surgical prep as needed

    Educate patients on testing, procedures, and post-visit instructions

    Maintain patient flow and communicate effectively with front office and physicians

    Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards