*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
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