Ophthalmic Technician

Company: La Jolla LASIK Institute
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Ophthalmic Technician La Jolla LASIK Institute is a busy LASIK and Cataract practice with a reputation for the pursuit of excellence. Harvard-educated physician Angela Nahl delivers world-class results using a highly personalized system of patient care. La Jolla LASIK makes dreams come true for people frustrated with the limitations of glasses and contact lenses. We believe our success is attributed to our wholehearted commitment to our core values: World Class Results • Personalized Care • Respect • Integrity We live these values every day at La Jolla LASIK Institute while pursuing our purpose of “We don’t just improve vision. We make dreams come true.” We are looking for a full-time ophthalmic technician who is positive, energetic, has excellent communication skills and professionalism with patients, and gets things done, to join our team. The ideal candidate has a COA or COT certification or higher or is able to obtain certification within 6 months of starting work. Responsibilities Include: Greets patients, introduces self and guides to appropriate exam area Does pre-testing on Auto-refractor, Pentacam, IOL Master 700 or Argos, and iCare tonometry Takes patient history, visual acuities, checks for ocular dominance Dials prescription from Auto-refractor into Phoropter and checks visual acuity and refracts as appropriate Checks Schirmer's Answers ophthalmology-related patient calls and triages patients Educates patient on pre- and post-operative care Calls pharmacies regarding prescriptions/prior authorizations Responsible for daily maintenance and stocking of exam lanes (open and close) Maintains an orderly clinic Anticipates supply needs and requests supply re-orders timely Maintains sterile technique in accordance with OSHA standards Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines Performs additional testing such as Visual Fields Performs all clerical duties related to the patient and the practice Opportunity to assist in procedures Access to Benefits as per availability: Paid Sick Leave Metlife Dental Dmo Met185 Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Account Superior Vision Chubb Term Life (10 Year Or 20 Year) Standard Long Term Disability Chubb Accident (Diamond, Diamond W Dis, Gold, Gold W Dis, Platinum, Or Platinum W Dis) Chubb Critical Illness (10k, 20k, Or 30k) Chubb Hospital (3 Plan Types) Chubb Std (3 Month, 6 Month, Or 12 Month) Gfcl Metlife Dental Par Plan Legal Shield Retirement Plan To Apply Documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Joke What appeals to you about our medical practice and this position? Which of your abilities set you apart? Please include your resume, your cover letter, and a joke. Apply only through the online link: https://angela-b-nahl-m-d- inc.oasisrecruit.com/

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