What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Coastal Cataract and Glaucoma?
Company Description
Coastal Cataract & Glaucoma (CCG) is a new, independent ophthalmology practice opening July 27, 2026 in Vista, California. Founded by Dr. Steven Fish, MD — a fellowship-trained surgical glaucoma and cataract specialist — CCG is built to bring subspecialty-level eye care to North County San Diego patients who have historically had to travel to La Jolla or central San Diego for advanced glaucoma surgery and complex cataract care. Dr. Fish has been practicing in North County since 2020 and brings an established patient panel, Medical Spanish proficiency, and deep roots in the community. CCG is launching on Nextech EMR and is currently building its founding clinical team.
Role Description
This is a part-time, on-site Ophthalmic Technician role located in Vista, CA, with a clear path to full-time as the practice grows. Hours are Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM–4:00/5:00 PM. Responsibilities include rooming patients, performing pretesting (visual acuity, IOP, confrontation visual fields, and pupil testing), obtaining ophthalmic histories, reconciling medications, and assisting with diagnostic imaging such as OCT, fundus photography, and visual fields. The Ophthalmic Technician will work directly alongside the physician to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care delivery. Experience with Nextech EMR is a plus, as the role includes the opportunity to participate in EMR implementation prior to the practice's July 27, 2026 opening. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred given the practice's patient population.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience in Ophthalmology procedures and best practices
- Comfort with medication reconciliation and clinical documentation in an EMR; Nextech experience a plus
- Experience with diagnostic imaging, including Fundus Photography
- Familiarity with medical terminology and practices related to eye care
- Strong communication skills and ability to provide compassionate patient care
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, patient-centered clinical environment
- Prior clinical experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Optometric Technican is a plus
- Certification related to ophthalmic assisting or willingness to obtain certification is a plus