Ophthalmic Technician

6 days ago


La Jolla, CA, United States Scripps Health Full time
Description

This is a full time position with varied shifts at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Shifts are 8 hours, starting anytime between 7am and 11am on various days (Monday-Saturday). Must be flexible to float to other sites as needed.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

Scripps ophthalmologists and optometrists provide comprehensive eye exams to diagnose and treat a full range of vision and eye problems, covering specialties such as Glaucoma, Retina, General Ophthalmology, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Optometry. Join a winning team supporting the Ophthalmology Department at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. The Ophthalmic Technician supports the division of Ophthalmology/Optometry with 20 providers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment that sees approximately 200 patients a day.

The Ophthalmic Tech is responsible for:

* Performing patient assessments and technical skills to accurately assess the ophthalmic status of each patient, including emergency procedures and medication administration as appropriate.

* Educates patients and documents patient interactions.

* Practices infection control

* Contributes to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care.

* Additional responsibilities include: managing technician schedules, supply and medication ordering and inventory.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Current BLS card for Healthcare Professional from American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualification:

  • One year experience in optometry and in ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmic Technician Certificate preferred
  • Completion of a certified Ophthalmic Technical program preferred
  • Ability to scribe
  • Epic experience

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Job: Pt Care Technical Primary Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES Work Locations: SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES 10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA 92037 Organization: Scripps Clinic Job Posting: Dec 5, 2025, 5:00:00 AM Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD): 31.81 - Maximum Rate (USD): 45.99 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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