*This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4pm but start times can range from 7-8:30am. Located at Scripps Clinic Jefferson in Oceanside.* *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. The Ophthalmology/Optometry teams at Scripps Clinic Jefferson and Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo are a tight-knit, established and knowledgeable group of individuals who support each other in career development and training. *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. #LI-EE1 *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 **Job:** **Pt Care Technical* **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic* **Title:** *Ophthalmic Technician – Oceanside* **Location:** *Northern San Diego County-OCEANSIDE-SCF 78/Jefferson* **Requisition ID:** *252003839*