Jr. Ophthalmic Technician
About The Position
Under general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and guided by the policies and procedures of UCSF Medical Center, Ambulatory Services, and the Department of Ophthalmology, the Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for the efficient organization and operation of all technical functions of the practice to which he/she is assigned. This assignment may vary from day to day, and requires an individual to be flexible and well-trained. The primary responsibility of the Ophthalmic Technician is patient care, work-up, and preliminary testing in preparation for the Provider’s examination of the patient. The Ophthalmic/Clinical Technician acts within the scope of practice an ophthalmic technician and carries out other clinical and administrative functions as directed by the Administration of the Department for any of the assigned Clinical Services, (i.e. General Ophthalmology, Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Ocular Plastics, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, and Retina/Vitreous). Monitors the clinical areas of the practice for patient and staff safety. Cleans and maintains the equipment used by the practice. Daily stocks supplies and maintains the order of each day’s assigned areas. Maintains an orderly and professional appearance in all the clinic areas of the Department. Actively pursues and attends continuing educational opportunities to ensure current knowledge in the ever-evolving role of the ophthalmic technician. Stays abreast of changes in the field and seeks new skills and/or training as new, upgraded, or advancements in instrumentation develops.
Requirements
- Patient care, work-up, and preliminary testing in preparation for the Provider’s examination of the patient.
- Acts within the scope of practice an ophthalmic technician.
- Carries out other clinical and administrative functions as directed by the Administration of the Department for any of the assigned Clinical Services.
- Monitors the clinical areas of the practice for patient and staff safety.
- Cleans and maintains the equipment used by the practice.
- Stocks supplies and maintains the order of each day’s assigned areas.
- Maintains an orderly and professional appearance in all the clinic areas of the Department.
- Actively pursues and attends continuing educational opportunities.
- Stays abreast of changes in the field and seeks new skills and/or training as new, upgraded, or advancements in instrumentation develops.
Responsibilities
- Acts within the scope of practice an ophthalmic technician and carries out other clinical and administrative functions as directed by the Administration of the Department for any of the assigned Clinical Services, (i.e. General Ophthalmology, Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Ocular Plastics, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, and Retina/Vitreous).
- Monitors the clinical areas of the practice for patient and staff safety.
- Cleans and maintains the equipment used by the practice.
- Daily stocks supplies and maintains the order of each day’s assigned areas.
- Maintains an orderly and professional appearance in all the clinic areas of the Department.
- Actively pursues and attends continuing educational opportunities to ensure current knowledge in the ever-evolving role of the ophthalmic technician.
- Stays abreast of changes in the field and seeks new skills and/or training as new, upgraded, or advancements in instrumentation develops.
Benefits
- Total compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
