Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
Join our Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative ophthalmology clinic. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will work alongside physicians and clinical staff to provide technical support while helping patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit.
In this role, you will obtain comprehensive medical and ocular histories for patients with both common and rare medical conditions. You will perform a variety of ophthalmic diagnostic tests, including measuring visual acuity, autorefractometry, lensometry, keratometry, tonometry, pupillary defect evaluations, and visual field testing. You will also administer ophthalmic medications, such as dilating and topical anesthetic eye drops, and assist physicians with minor in-office procedures.
Salary Range: $37.35-49.28 Hourly
Required:
- Ophthalmic Assistant certification (COA) by IJCAHPO.
- Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, basic ocular anatomy, basic ocular physiology, common visual pathologies.
- Knowledge of common ophthalmic medication.
- Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and sterilization techniques.
- Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity, performing lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, topography, visual fields, optical coherence tomography, fundus photos, biometry, fluorescein angiograph.
- Ability to organize and prioritize duties to maximize clinic efficiency.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy workload.
- Ability to work as a team member in an ophthalmic office setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to initiative and work on a self- directed basis with limited supervision.
- Ability to prioritize activities with conflicting deadlines.
- Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of patient testing equipment.
- Responsible, with ability to work in a detailed oriented manner.
- Ability to learn state of the art diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to order instruments and supplies.
- Proficient in all aspects of CareConnect.
- Experience working with infants and children.
EMPLOYMENT SCAM ALERT:
UCLA Health Recruitment is currently being targeted by scam artists through external job board sites. Review some tips in order to avoid becoming targeted. El reclutamiento de salud de UCLA actualmente está siendo atacado por estafadores a través de sitios de juntas de trabajo externos. Revisar algunos consejos para evitar ser apuntado.
“The environment is nurturing and fosters growth. When I come to work, I know what I'm doing matters.”
VINCENT, Sr. CLS Specialist, Toxicology
MONICA
I've been blessed to touch so many lives through my serving. It's a privilege to uplift other employees with words of encouragement and a smile.
SOZIT
The first thing i noticed when i joined the team was how everyone is very welcoming and friendly with supportive management. I did not feel like an outsider.
EDGAR
Once I joined, I knew UCLA Health was THE place to be due to the growth potential and training offered
RENE
If you want to grow professionally, this is the right place for you.
ERA
We are family here. We support each other. We collect together.
ELIZABETH
It’s so diverse and inclusive here. There’s always the opportunity to share your thoughts. It's a place where you feel you belong.
JERRY
Your career path at UCLA Health will enable you to follow a myriad of avenues and turns. It opens up a wide variety of opportunities.
ORLANDO
There’s a togetherness and higher level of commitment to teamwork at UCLA Health. We are several groups and teams that work together with a common goal which is to improve our patients experience.
KATHERINE
UCLA Health is a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment where leadership is invested in your growth and creating real opportunities. And knowing that what we do matters gives a real sense of purpose.
DR. ISLA GARRAWAY
UCLA has incredible resources and a team science approach. The ability to work with collaborative teams and access the amazing resources around campus is the best part about being at UCLA.
RADU
UCLA is very diverse in its personnel as well as its many research fields studied
JENNA
UCLA Health provides so many opportunities to exchange ideas, share moments and grow. I have learned a lot about team management and relationship building.
SHARON
I was looking for a job to further my career and continue to improve and learn as a therapist.
TARO
I have been blessed to be surrounded by supportive colleagues who aspire me to be the best version of myself.
Awards & recognition
