Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to offer a potential career opportunity for a Ophthalmology Technician at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. This civilian position is an outstanding chance to contribute to the health and well-being of our military members while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance and a supportive patient community.

Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of those who serve our country, with a focus on quality care and professional development!

Position Highlights:

Work hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with no requirement for nights, weekends, or holidays.
• A stable patient population, ensuring meaningful and impactful work.
• Competitive annual salary ranging between $124,000 and $130,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements:

• Degree/Education: Certificate. Complete an ophthalmology technician or an optometric technician course.
• Experience: One to two years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist after graduation
• Certification: Possess and maintain current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or a completed a formal ophthalmic training program of the United Stated Armed Forces.
• Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association

Job Duties:

• Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to the level of certification (i.e., COA, COT, or COMT).
• Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain patient records.
• Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Examine the eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test).
• Test field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and chart test results on graph paper.
• Measure axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment.
• Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we leverage over thirty-five years of experience to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions for federal agencies. Certified by the Joint Commission, we are committed to the highest standards of service and reliability. Spectrum Healthcare Resources is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.