Ophthalmic Technician I - Pasadena, Ophthalmology

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Pasadena
Jun 05, 2025
Description Join our team at Doheny Eye Centers as an Ophthalmic Technician, where you'll support patient care and clinical operations across multiple specialties. This position will work primarily inPasadena, and occasionally work in Arcadia and Orange County.In this role, you'll work closely with physicians and fellow technicians to deliver high-quality ophthalmic services.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist with patient care, including preparing patients for exams and procedures Perform imaging and diagnostic testing as directed Support minor procedure setup and equipment preparation Coordinate patient flow and maintain smooth clinic operations Provide technical and administrative support to clinical staff Salary Range: $33.02-43.56 Hourly This position may be required to travel to multiple UCLA Health locations as needed including Pasadena, Arcadia, and Orange County. Qualifications Required: Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, basic ocular anatomy, basic ocular physiology, basic ocular pharmacology, common diseases of the eye. Knowledge in basic ophthalmic treatments, medical emergencies, and other various ophthalmic clinical protocols. Knowledge of basic diagnostic ophthalmic medications used in clinic. Knowledge of ophthalmic instruments and their corresponding sterilization / high level disinfection techniques. Ability to adapt between multispecialty services. Ability to be flexible with requests from physicians, managers, and staff. Ability to organize workload, prioritize duties & tasks, with attention to time sensitive items & crucial deadlines to maximize clinic efficiency. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively, while maintaining comfortable and cooperative working relationships with physicians, patients, and peers. Ability to work under pressure in a busy clinic. Ability to work as a team member in a busy ophthalmic setting. Ability to work independently with initiative to work on a self-directed basis, with limited supervision at times. Ability to follow through on tasks to completion. Ability to type with speed and accuracy. Ability to convey information concisely, clearly, edit, and proofread to ensure grammatically correct and factual correspondence. Ability to assess clinical information and determine when to get assistance to help avoid conflicts or discrepancies. Strong communication skills. Responsible and detailed-oriented. Display a pleasant, caring, and compassionate personality. Maintain composure and a calm demeanor at all times. Knowledge of operating and maintaining ophthalmic equipment and patient testing devices. Able to use Email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Maintain any necessary certifications needed for patient care, including but not limited to research certifications and or any other ophthalmic related trainings, classes, or required programs. Preferred: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or minimum of 3+ years of experience working in theophthalmic setting with patients and ophthalmic imaging devices. Fluorescein angiography, UBM, Bscan, Konan, Keratometry, and other specialty imaging. Certifications in Imaging. ERG experience. Multilingual Prior back-office coordination helpful. Experience with electronic health records (EHR, EMR, Epic). Experience with Care Connect. Exposure to research imaging.