Optometry Technician

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsible for conducting pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments a) Pre-testing I - auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography; 2) Pre-testing II - preliminary case history including current medical conditions; c) Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation; d) Special testing - visual fields, fundus photography, slit lamp photography, optec vision screener.

Process patient’s information through the computer system and help maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room areaRetrieve patient records from other clinics to ensure complete information on file before appointment dateManage continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providersPrepare referrals, work and/or school excuse letters, written prescriptions for providers to sign and staff consult letters to primary care providerConduct inventory of supplies at the stock examination rooms.

Verify and maintain stock level and recommend disposal for all expired supply itemsDisinfect and wipe down all equipment and instrumentsConduct pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instrumentsPre-testing I - auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topographyPre-testing II - preliminary case history including current medical conditions. Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation. Special testing - visual fields, fundus photography, slit lamp photography, optec vision screener.

Perform screening for Occupational Health ServicesSupport the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organizationPerform other duties as directedMinimumHigh School Diploma or equivalentBilingual English/SpanishMedical Assistant certificate CPR Certification (including BLS Child, Infant, Adult with one-time hands-on skills training) Minimum one year experience in electronic medical records PreferredTyping/data entry minimum 45 wpmMinimum of one year customer service experience with impressive track record in conducting pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments 1) Pre-testing I - auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography. 2) Pre-testing II - preliminary case history including current medical conditions.

Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation. 3) Special testing - visual fields, fundus photography, slit lamp photography, Optec vision screenerRequired Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesBasic computer knowledge, internet use, MS Office and data entry skillsPay Range$23. 00 - $25. 00 per hour