Ophthalmic Technician

NVISION Eye Centers·Thousand Oaks, California

$23 - $27/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Practice for this role

Ophthalmic Technician · $23 - $27/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-8% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Thousand Oaks, California ($25.00/hr, n=130)

$15.60/hr · lowesthighest · $225/hr

this role: $23.00/hrmedian $25.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 130 posted healthcare roles in Thousand Oaks, California rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 8% below the Thousand Oaks, California median for similar positions.

Responsible for patient work-ups, including medical history and diagnostic testing, and assisting surgeons during exams and surgical procedures. Duties also include providing pre- and post-operative care and managing medical supplies and equipment maintenance.

Overview NVISION® Eye Centers is one of the largest ophthalmology providers in the U.S., with over 100 centers across five states including California, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, and Utah.

An innovative leader in ophthalmology, we are dedicated to providing the best patient experience through the use of the latest technology and treatment by the most talented and experienced surgeons in the industry.

With more than 3,000 eye doctors referring their patients and trusting their own eyes to NVISION surgeons, NVISION Eye Centers is the Eye Doctors' #1 Choice®.

This position is primarily responsible for the work up, education and follow up of potential patients.

This position will complete all necessary work up including obtaining medical and surgical history, and the completion of all diagnostic testing.

This position is also responsible for assisting the doctor in the exam lane and in surgical procedures by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Ensures that all forms are complete and pertinent information has been recorded. Maintains the outcome data. Performs deft in auto refractions, topographical mapping, wavefront analysis, lensometer, pachymeter and visual acuities. Evaluates and measures pupil size and responses, general use of a slit lamp microscope, applanation tonometer and proper instillation of eye drops. Understands all equipment and instruments used in the center, including LASIK suite Provides pre/post-operative care and instructions. Assists in surgery by preparing the laser room with supplies and sterilized equipment. Stocks all medication and medical supplies by proactively planning work week to ensure completion of required tasks. Calls to request pre/post-ops on surgery patients. Orders all medical supplies. Keeps up with all regular and emergency maintenance on medical equipment. Assists in other areas as needed #NvisionHP

Qualifications

2+ years experience as Ophthalmology Technician is Ideal High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Desire to Provide an Exceptional Patient Experience Min USD $23.00/Hr. Max USD $27.00/Hr.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and ideally 2+ years of experience as an Ophthalmology Technician. Candidates must be dedicated to providing an exceptional patient experience.

high school
Equipment Maintenance
Patient Education
Diagnostic Testing
Pre-operative Care
Post-operative Care
Surgical Assistance
Medical Supply Management
Medical History Documentation
Visual Acuities
Auto Refractions
Topographical Mapping
Lensometer
Wavefront Analysis
Pachymeter
Applanation Tonometer
Slit Lamp Microscopy

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $23 - $27/hr
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
Posted: May 27, 2026
Closes: May 27, 2027
Application: Employer website

California ophthalmic technician demand remains steady

In California, ophthalmic technician roles are commonly tied to busy eye care clinics and surgical practices, so candidates with hands-on patient care and clinical support experience are often in demand. Competition is usually strongest for applicants who bring 2+ years in ophthalmology, familiarity with LASIK workflows, and a high school diploma or equivalent. This platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster before applying.