Ophthalmic Technician II – Float

Family Health Centers of San Diego

. Answer phones and greet patients professionally .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $26 - $34 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ophthalmic procedures, patient care, and equipment maintenance, with a strong commitment to culturally competent care for diverse populations. Proficient in performing visual acuity testing, lensometry, and managing clinic operations.

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Ophthalmic Technician ExperienceVisual Acuity TestingLensometryCPR CertificationPatient Care

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Hard Skills

LensometryVisual Acuity TestingAutorefractometryPachymetryFundus PhotographyAnterior Segment PhotographyCorneal TopographyFrame SelectionPrescription VerificationPatient Documentation

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationCulturally Competent CarePatient EducationTeam CollaborationCommunity Medicine Commitment

Tools & Technologies

Ophthalmic EquipmentVision Clinic SuppliesInventory Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationBLS CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Trauma Life Support

Industry Keywords

OphthalmologyPatient CareVision ClinicOptometry TechnicianHealthcare Provider

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Answer phones and greet patients professionally
Call patients when orders arrive
Schedule follow-up appointments and ophthalmologist procedures
Contact pharmacies to call in prescriptions
Assist patients with frame and lens selection
Complete lab order forms and verify lab orders and prescriptions
Perform manual and automated lensometry
Obtain base curve measurements of spectacle lenses
Dispense, adjust, and repair eyeglasses
Dispense contact lenses and train patients on insertion, removal, and care
Close patient encounters and provide vision and ocular health education
Complete documentation and patient histories
Perform case histories, visual acuity testing, autorefractometry, and ancillary testing
Perform visual field testing, pachymetry, fundus and anterior segment photography, and corneal topography
Maintain vision clinic supplies and inventory and order lenses, frames, and consumables
Maintain eye wash station and drug and contact lens solution inventory and monitor expiration dates
Instill eye drops as required
Maintain and prepare the vision clinic and equipment
Sterilize instruments and open and close the clinic

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician required
Graduation from a course for Optometry Technician or completion of internal training and competencies required
High school diploma or GED Equivalent
Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify, provided it meets required state or federal certification requirements
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required
Demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to medically underserved populations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Extended Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA
Life Insurance