• Ophthalmic Technician - Oceanside

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4pm but start times can range from 7-8:30am. Located at Scripps Clinic Jefferson in Oceanside.*

     

    Why join Scripps Health?

    At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

    * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

    * Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.

    * Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

    * Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

    * We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

    * Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

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    *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.

     

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    *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

    **Job:** **Pt Care Technical*

    **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic*

    **Title:** *Ophthalmic Technician – Oceanside*

    **Location:** *Northern San Diego County-OCEANSIDE-SCF 78/Jefferson*

    **Requisition ID:** *252003839*