Optometry Technician - Temp

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state‑of‑the‑art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non‑profit, multi‑specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. Join a team where compassion and ambition go hand‑in‑hand!

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Benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company‑paid life insurance✅ Flexible spending accounts✅ 403(b) retirement plan

• 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

• Responsible for conducting pre‑testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments: a) Pre‑testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography;
  2) Pre‑testing II – preliminary case history including current medical conditions; c) Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation; d) Special testing – visual fields, fundus photography, slit lamp photography, optec vision screener.
• Process patient’s information through the computer system and help maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area
• Retrieve patient records from other clinics to ensure complete information on file before appointment date
• Manage continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers
• Prepare referrals, work and/or school excuse letters, written prescriptions for providers to sign and staff consult letters to primary care provider
• Conduct inventory of supplies at the stock examination rooms. Verify and maintain stock level and recommend disposal for all expired supply items
• Disinfect and wipe down all equipment and instruments
• Conduct pre‑testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments
• Pre‑testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography
• Pre‑testing II – preliminary case history involving current medical conditions. Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation.
• Special testing – visual fields, fundus photography, slit lamp photography, optec vision screener.
• Support the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organization
• Perform other duties as directed

Minimum

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certification (including BLS Child, Infant, Adult with one‑time hands‑on skills training)
• Minimum one year experience in electronic medical records
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Preferred

• Typing/data entry minimum 45 wpm
• Minimum of one year customer service experience with impressive track record in conducting pre‑testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments
  1) Pre‑testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography.
  2) Pre‑testing II – preliminary case history involving current medical conditions. Visual acuities, dial in, phoropter, color vision and drop instillation.
  3) Special testing – visual fields, fundus photography, slit lamp photography, Optec vision screener

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge, internet use, MS Office and data entry skills

Pay Range

• $23.00 - $25.00 per hour