About the Practice
Founded in 1974, West Coast Retina has become one of the nation’s most respected vitreoretinal practices. Our state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment services focus primarily on retinal detachments, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, along with an on-going roster of vitreoretinal based ophthalmic studies. West Coast Retina is rare in that it hosts a 2-year retina fellowship, and annual provider conferences with nationwide reach, allowing us to educate the next generation of high-caliber retina physicians.
Our 5 offices, across the Bay Area, provide extensible reach to our greater patient population, allowing them to obtain care without a costly and lengthy commute. Staff enjoys access to amazing benefits and support programs, as well as opportunities for career advancement and personal development.
Description
Under the direction of the Clinic Supervisor, the trainee will learn the ins and outs of being an Ophthalmic Technician in a retina setting. Including taking medical history, assessing visual acuity, performing diagnostic testing, and maintaining patient flow.
Responsibilities
- Promptly and professionally assist the doctor with patient care
- Perform technical workups, patient interviews, and special testing
- Exam workups & patient interviews
- Visual acuity testing
- Accurately and correctly perform OCT scans
- Accurately and correctly perform advanced photography imaging
- Accurately and correctly perform visual field testing
- Accurately and correctly perform an array of measurements and ophthalmic testing as requested by the physician
- Follows policy and procedures to instill eye drops and administer medications
- Perform eye irrigation according to physician’s order and written procedures
- Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc
- Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition
- Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
- Assists in minor surgery
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Scribes readily when the doctor desires
- Attends required meetings
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- WPM: 55
Compensation
- Competitive Wages
- Time Off Package
- PTO 3.8-5.8 weeks per year
- Holidays: 8-12 days per year
- Birthday off
- Annual Healthy You Day
- Voting Time
- 401(k) profit-sharing
- Group health, vision, and dental
- FSA Available
- Employer Covered Commuter Reimbursement up to $300 month
- Free Parking or Transit!
Physical Demands
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods: often
- Must be able to walk/traverse: often
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs: occasionally
- Dexterity
- Must be able to type: often
- Must be able to use small tools, such as screwdrivers: occasionally
- Must be able to use a computer: often
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person