Ophthalmic Technician - Per Diem

Ophthalmic Technician - Per Diem

Payroll Title: HOSP LAB TCHN 1 PD Department: FAC PRAC OPHTHALMOLOGY Hiring Pay Scale $36.38 / Hour Worksite: La Jolla Appointment Type: Per Diem Appointment Percent: 20% Union: EX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday Date Posted 05/14/2026

Filing Deadline: Thu 5/28/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please note that this position is a per diem appointment.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

Under supervision, the position functions within the activities of all medically related paraprofessionals and office activities involving patient flow and care. Under the supervision of physicians, incumbent will participate in patient care involving history, diagnostic vision tests and visual field examinations. Will be responsible for maintaining timely and courteous patient flow. In addition, will organize and stock each examination room.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to take patient history, evaluate patient problems and provide complete documentation in patient record.
• Ability to perform tonometry, field of vision, visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle measurement, and related tests.
• General knowledge of ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in order to carry out all functions.
• Knowledge of infection control principles in order to disinfect and sterilize equipment and to operate autoclave.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public and medical personnel.
• Knowledge of (and high standards of) laboratory hygiene, biohazard handling, and universal precautions.
• Knowledge of professional dress code.
• Ability to develop and implement effective patient scheduling/appointment system and coordinate the flow or necessary documents and referral services.
• Ability to train and educate patients, staff, residents, medical students and the general community regarding ophthalmology clinic services and procedures, hospital procedures and necessary patient instructions.
• Ability to sterilize and maintain ophthalmology equipment and supplies in a clean, safe and orderly manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic medical records.

Special Conditions

• May need to travel to satellite clinics.
• Must be willing to learn, work in multiple locations, and work variable hours and days, including Saturdays.
• Occasional overtime as required.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $75,961 - $75,961 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $36.38 - $36.38

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).