What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician – Oceanside/Rancho Bernardo position at Scripps Health?
This is a full time position with day shifts to float between Scripps Clinic Jefferson in Oceanside and Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo. Shift is generally 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
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95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
Why join this team?
Scripps ophthalmologists and optometrists provide comprehensive eye exams to diagnose and treat a full range of vision and eye problems, covering specialties such as Glaucoma, Retina, General Ophthalmology, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Optometry. The Ophthalmology/Optometry teams at Scripps Clinic Jefferson and Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo are a tight-knit, established and knowledgeable group of individuals who support each other in career development and training.
The Ophthalmic Tech is responsible for:
Performing patient assessments and technical skills to accurately assess the ophthalmic status of each patient, including emergency procedures and medication administration as appropriate.
Educates patients and documents patient interactions.
Practices infection control
Contributes to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care.
Additional responsibilities include: managing technician schedules, supply and medication ordering and inventory.
Required Qualifications:
- Current BLS card for Healthcare Professional from American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualification:
- One year experience in optometry and in ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic Technician Certificate preferred
- Completion of a certified Ophthalmic Technical program preferred
- Ability to scribe
- Epic experience
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD): 30.58 - Maximum Rate (USD): 44.41
