Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe

Position: Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician/Scribe 

Department: Clinic

We are a large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice dedicated to serving the vision needs of our patients. The ophthalmic clinical staff fulfill a vital role in assisting the physicians in patient care. The employee must be comfortable speaking directly with patients and physicians about medical procedures, be at ease with needles and injections, and be comfortable in assisting in medical procedures. Physical requirements include the ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours per day, the ability to keep arms and hands at eye level for up to 5 minutes, the ability to reach above head-level frequently.

Primary Job Qualifications:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to multitask and prioritize
• Detail oriented and organized
• Efficient and accurate in a fast-paced environment
• Punctual
• Eager to learn
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Receptive of other duties as assigned
• Bi-lingual in Cantonese or Mandarin preferred

Core Performance Categories and Job Responsibilities:

• Good Attitude and Professionalism
• Compassion, respect, and friendly service
• Improving processes, continuously learning, and continuously sharing knowledge
• Honesty and Integrity
• Availability
• Gratitude
• Personal accountability

Clinical Skills:

• Educates patients and answers questions about ocular diseases and treatments, surgical procedures, and pre- and post-op care
• Reviews and interprets clinical and appointment notes to provide appropriate work-up and testing
• Properly operates diagnostic equipment to obtain consistently accurate and precise measurements
• Completes thorough comprehensive exam work-up in 15 minutes or less
• Understands and correctly identifies medications
• Prepares and sets room for in-office medical procedures, assists physicians during patient care
• Is a good clinical citizen
• Assists in medical research studies as needed

Email your resume/CV to eyeservices@pacificeye.com with “Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe” in the subject line.