Contact Lens Technician

About the role

The Clinical Contact Lens Technician works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and adheres to the policies and procedures of UCSF Medical Center, Ambulatory Services, and the Department of Ophthalmology. This role involves managing technical functions, patient care, and contact lens services.

Responsibilities

• Patient Screening and Preliminary Testing
• Management of Contact Lens Services
• Quality & Performance Improvement

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science plus one year of experience in the kind of work to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Advanced knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, and terminology;
• Understanding of how anatomic systems and systemic disorders may affect the visual system;
• Demonstrated experience in patient instruction/education;
• Demonstrated ability in caring for and directing the blind or partially sighted patient;
• Demonstrated experience in ophthalmic instrumentation cleaning and maintenance;
• Possesses the ability to work with intermittent standing and sitting for 8-9 hours/day;
• Good communication and organizational skills, professionalism, and motivation;
• Demonstrated experience in responding to a patient emergency while in the clinic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA®) or above;
• ABO certification;
• NCLE certification;
• Experience with specialty contact lenses.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• CPR/BLS (including patient assessment, and vital signs).