• Ophthalmic Technician - Varied - Torrey Pines

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *This is a full time position with varied shifts at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Shifts are 8 hours, starting anytime between 7am and 11am on various days (Monday-Saturday). Must be flexible to float to other sites as needed.*

     

    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? *

    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. Join a winning team supporting the Ophthalmology Department at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. The Ophthalmic Technician supports the division of Ophthalmology/Optometry with 20 providers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment that sees approximately 200 patients a day.

    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.

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    *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

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

    **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic*

    **Title:** *Ophthalmic Technician - Varied - Torrey Pines*

    **Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES*

    **Requisition ID:** *252005454*