Ophthalmic Technician - Varied - Torrey Pines

Scripps Health

La Jolla, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Emergency Procedures, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Glaucoma, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Medication Administration, Medications, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Schedule Development
LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description - Ophthalmic Technician - Varied - Torrey Pines (262003140)

Job Description

Ophthalmic Technician - Varied - Torrey Pines - 262003140

Description

This is a full time position with varied shifts at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Shifts are 8 hours, starting anytime between 7am and 11am on various days (Monday-Saturday). Must be flexible to float to other sites as needed.

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?

Scripps ophthalmologists and optometrists provide comprehensive eye exams to diagnose and treat a full range of vision and eye problems, covering specialties such as Glaucoma, Retina, General Ophthalmology, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Optometry. Join a winning team supporting the Ophthalmology Department at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. The Ophthalmic Technician supports the division of Ophthalmology/Optometry with 20 providers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment that sees approximately 200 patients a day.

The Ophthalmic Tech is responsible for:

  • Performing 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.
  • Additional responsibilities include: managing technician schedules, supply and medication ordering and inventory.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Current BLS card for Healthcare Professional from American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualification:

  • One year experience in optometry and in ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmic Technician Certificate preferred
  • Completion of a certified Ophthalmic Technical program preferred
  • Ability to scribe
  • Epic experience

Job

: Pt Care Technical

Primary Location

: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES

10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA 92037

Organization

: Scripps Clinic

Job Posting

: May 14, 2026, 2:59:57 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 31.81 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 45.99

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers