Family Health Centers of San Diego · 20 hours ago
Ophthalmic Technician
San Diego, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23/hr - $29.46/hr
2+ years expFamily Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality health care, especially to underserved populations. They are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist Optometrists and Ophthalmologists with patient care, perform technical and clerical procedures, and manage clinic inventory.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Answers phones and greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner. Calls patients when orders arrive. Schedules follow-up appointments and ophthalmologist procedures. Contact pharmacy to call in prescriptions
Assists patients with frame and lenses selection. Fills out lab order forms and verifies lab orders and prescriptions (can perform manual and automated lensometry). Obtains base curve measurement of spectacle lenses. Dispenses, adjusts, and repairs eyeglasses. Dispenses contact lenses & trains patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care of lenses
Closes patient encounters, provides health education that is specific to vision and ocular health
Completes documentation and patient history for patient visits. Performs case history, Visual Acuity, neutralizes patient’s glasses before the examination, performs Autorefractometer, ancillary testing (Amslers grid, blood pressure, etc.). Completes all visual field testing (FDT & automated fields). Performs Pachymetry, fundus and anterior segment photography (25 & 50-degree view), and Corneal Topography
Maintains Vision Clinic supplies and inventory, including ordering contact lenses, frames, and ordering consumable supplies. Maintains eyewash station, drug and contact lenses solutions inventory, and monitors expiration dates
Performs eye drop installation as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Responsible for maintaining and preparing Vision Clinic and equipment, including items instrument sterilization, opening clinic (turn on lights and frame warmer, uncovers instruments, removes topical anesthetic from the refrigerator and places with the other ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, photocopies the daily schedule and places copy in the exam room) and closing clinic (prepares exam room and equipment for next day appointments)
Qualification
Required
At least 2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician is required
Graduation from a course for Optometry Technician or completion of internal training and competencies required
High school diploma or GED Equivalent
Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Benefits
Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
Company
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Family Health Centers of San Diego is a center that provides medical and healthcare services in multiple areas.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationCDA Foundation
2024-11-22Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
Leadership Team
Das Vakamudi, PMP, SCPM
Chief Technology Officer
Laura Alvarado
Parent Partner-Program Support Partner
Recent News
2025-11-14
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