Optometry Tech - Per Diem
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The Department of Ophthalmology is the only academic eye institution in the region offering the most advanced treatments across all areas of eye care. With world class clinicians, surgeons, scientists and staff dedicated to excellence, and providing the best possible patient care to prevent, treat and cure eye diseases, they have excelled for more than 25 years. The Department of Ophthalmology sees over 120,000 patients a year with almost 5,000 surgeries. Under supervision of chief optometrist and lead optometrist, performs general assistance in optometry procedures: taking history, visual acuity, color vision, stereo vision, refractive error measurement, keratometry, potential acuity measurement, topography, OCT, brightness acuity test, spectacle and contact lens measurement. contact lens training in insertion and removal, and related services. In addition, will organize and stock exam rooms and contact lens area. Will order and dispense contact lenses.
Qualifications
Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to take patient history, evaluate patient problems and provide complete documentation in electronic medical record. Ability to train and educate patients to insert, remove, and care for soft, rigid gas permeable, and hybrid contact lenses. Ability to obtain insurance authorization for contact lens services, and stock contact lens inventory, contact lens solutions, and supplies. Ability to train and educate patients, staff, residents, medical students and general community regarding optometry clinical services and procedures, hospital procedures, and necessary patient instructions. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and medical personnel. Knowledge of professional dress code. Knowledge of (and high standards of) laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.
Job Location
Shiley Eye Institute