Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Irvine Ghei Ophthalmology Clin - FT Days

UCI Health Position

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Position Summary: HOSP LAB TCHN 3

What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Current COA certification Current BLS certification required by time of hire Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups in order for medical staff to diagnose problem Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards Surgical Technician certification Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures