PD Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Varied

PD Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Varied

Req ID: 141738
Location: Orange, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: GHEI Orange - Ophth Clinic
Position Type: PER DIEM
Salary Range Minimum: USD $41.38/Hr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $41.38/Hr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:
Incumbent demonstrates competency in all duties typically performed by a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. Initiates care of the patient by performing preliminary examinations, including: recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions and screening color tests. Performs special tests based on physicians' orders including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography and axial length measurements. Assists with patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills. Sets up, assists with and cleans up after minor surgical procedures. Properly cleans, operates and maintains ophthalmic equipment. Educates patients and provides instructions for care after treatment. Retrieves lab and radiology reports using a computer.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:
- Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
- Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs
- Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Current COA certification
- Current BLS certification required by time of hire
- Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups in order for medical staff to diagnose problem
- Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards
- Surgical Technician certification
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
- Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.