Ophthalmic Technician - Employee Health Center - Sorrento Valley

This is a full time position, generally 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday located at the Employee Health Center in Sorrento Valley.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

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.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 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?

This Ophthalmic Technician position is a unique opportunity to work in an employer-based health center that is nimble, multi-disciplinary, and innovative. Located in beautiful, sunny San Diego, join the high functioning, motivated healthcare team that takes customer service to the next level. Enjoy access to the onsite gym, free parking, and shuttle service between the two sites.

The Ophthalmic Tech is responsible for the following:

• Performs 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.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current BLS card through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Ophthalmic Technician Certificate preferred.
• Completion of a certified Ophthalmic Technical program preferred.
• Prefer minimum one year experience in optometry and in ophthalmology.
• Additional requirements vary according to specialty and duties performed in business unit.