UC San Diego
Shiley Eye Institute
9415 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, CA Mit 92037, United States
ровать OHSOPATHIC Assistant, Filing Deadline: Mon 1/26/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 01/14/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Description The Department of Ophthalmology is comprised of 30 faculty physicians and scientists, 10 resident physicians, and 13 post‑doctoral physicians and scientists (including clinical and research) and over 150 staff with six divisions – Glaucoma, Retina, Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Pediatrics, Ocularplastics, and Neuro‑ophthalmology. Clinical services are provided at the Shiley Eye Center, Ratner Eye Center, UCSD Health Sciences (UCSDHS) Hillcrest ambulatory center and the Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital. The Department of Ophthalmology has the largest single outpatient clinic at the University of California, San Diego with over 110,000 visits annually. Additionally, over 5,400 surgical cases are performed annually.
The Department of Ophthalmology isෙක් accelerating & expanding its practice at the Shiley Eye Center and regional satellites, including possible acquisition of existing practices.
Under the supervision of the Ophthalmic Admin Supervisor, provide support to the ophthalmic tech team by performing visual fields, daily triage phone calls and patient walk‑ins. Oversee and coordinate disbursement, inventory and tracking of all pharmaceuticals. Assist in monitoring and determining the need for pharmaceutical, medical, and office supplies, ordering such supplies, and stocking exam rooms as required. Process and submit 390‑form high‑value requests. Coordinate repair and maintenance work orders. Process and receive shipments. Initiate and return pharmacy calls and,color and assist with securing payment authorizations. Foster exceptional customer service by timely receiving and returning patient phone calls to support clinical care. Assist with chart management as needed for triage, phone calls, pharmacy calls, Rx refills, coordinating compounding medication prescriptions, insurance authorizations and appeals. All tasks and responsibilities for this position are under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmic Admin Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and flexibility in dealing effectively with medical and ancillary staff, patients, and the general public.
Ability to set priorities, maintain composure and function efficiently under high volume, multiple demand work conditions.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of clinic’s scope of services and triage guidelines to complete triage forms based on patient needs/problems and the clinic’s available medical staff.
General knowledge about ophthalmic medications, surgical and office services. Knowledge of content and structure of medical records.
Knowledge of how to accurately complete invoices and ordering forms.
Knowledge of abbreviations of pharmaceuticals, most common dosage and proper spelling of the medications.
Demonstrated experience in screening telephone calls and directing callers to appropriate resources or to physician or staff for further screening and disposition.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and knowledge of UCSD policy and procedures regarding release of information.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer operations with proven data entry skills.
Demonstrated experience maintaining an organized work area.
Working knowledge of clinical systems – Epic Enterprise preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of current chart order, alpha filing, terms and abbreviations commonly used to describe medical conditions. Skill in setting up and maintaining a file system according to established protocols octave to organize and retrieve forms used in daily clinic operations.
Knowledge of the standard pre‑test and pre‑procedure instructions which patients may receive, and distinction between instructions provided by doctors or staff.
Knowledge of specific forms and mechanisms used for ordering supplies and services.
General knowledge of UCSD Medical Group clinical services and Medical Center services with respect to geographic location, telephone number and type of services provided.
Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $50,446 – $62,744 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $24.16 – $30.05
Factors in determining an appropriate compensation for this role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/application. We pay the University reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of hiring. For additional context regarding how we develop salary ranges, please review UC’s
Anti‑Discrimination Policy
and
Equal Opportunity Statement .
Additional Policies If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.
Other Information UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well‑Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — "bench‑to‑bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is conducted in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician‑scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care.
Application Notice Applications/resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
Equal Opportunity Statement UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other protected status under state or federal law. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition ofLessons employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Misconduct means any violation of policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault or other forms of harassment, and discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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9415 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, CA Mit 92037, United States
ровать OHSOPATHIC Assistant, Filing Deadline: Mon 1/26/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 01/14/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Description The Department of Ophthalmology is comprised of 30 faculty physicians and scientists, 10 resident physicians, and 13 post‑doctoral physicians and scientists (including clinical and research) and over 150 staff with six divisions – Glaucoma, Retina, Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Pediatrics, Ocularplastics, and Neuro‑ophthalmology. Clinical services are provided at the Shiley Eye Center, Ratner Eye Center, UCSD Health Sciences (UCSDHS) Hillcrest ambulatory center and the Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital. The Department of Ophthalmology has the largest single outpatient clinic at the University of California, San Diego with over 110,000 visits annually. Additionally, over 5,400 surgical cases are performed annually.
The Department of Ophthalmology isෙක් accelerating & expanding its practice at the Shiley Eye Center and regional satellites, including possible acquisition of existing practices.
Under the supervision of the Ophthalmic Admin Supervisor, provide support to the ophthalmic tech team by performing visual fields, daily triage phone calls and patient walk‑ins. Oversee and coordinate disbursement, inventory and tracking of all pharmaceuticals. Assist in monitoring and determining the need for pharmaceutical, medical, and office supplies, ordering such supplies, and stocking exam rooms as required. Process and submit 390‑form high‑value requests. Coordinate repair and maintenance work orders. Process and receive shipments. Initiate and return pharmacy calls and,color and assist with securing payment authorizations. Foster exceptional customer service by timely receiving and returning patient phone calls to support clinical care. Assist with chart management as needed for triage, phone calls, pharmacy calls, Rx refills, coordinating compounding medication prescriptions, insurance authorizations and appeals. All tasks and responsibilities for this position are under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmic Admin Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and flexibility in dealing effectively with medical and ancillary staff, patients, and the general public.
Ability to set priorities, maintain composure and function efficiently under high volume, multiple demand work conditions.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of clinic’s scope of services and triage guidelines to complete triage forms based on patient needs/problems and the clinic’s available medical staff.
General knowledge about ophthalmic medications, surgical and office services. Knowledge of content and structure of medical records.
Knowledge of how to accurately complete invoices and ordering forms.
Knowledge of abbreviations of pharmaceuticals, most common dosage and proper spelling of the medications.
Demonstrated experience in screening telephone calls and directing callers to appropriate resources or to physician or staff for further screening and disposition.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and knowledge of UCSD policy and procedures regarding release of information.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer operations with proven data entry skills.
Demonstrated experience maintaining an organized work area.
Working knowledge of clinical systems – Epic Enterprise preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of current chart order, alpha filing, terms and abbreviations commonly used to describe medical conditions. Skill in setting up and maintaining a file system according to established protocols octave to organize and retrieve forms used in daily clinic operations.
Knowledge of the standard pre‑test and pre‑procedure instructions which patients may receive, and distinction between instructions provided by doctors or staff.
Knowledge of specific forms and mechanisms used for ordering supplies and services.
General knowledge of UCSD Medical Group clinical services and Medical Center services with respect to geographic location, telephone number and type of services provided.
Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $50,446 – $62,744 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $24.16 – $30.05
Factors in determining an appropriate compensation for this role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/application. We pay the University reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of hiring. For additional context regarding how we develop salary ranges, please review UC’s
Anti‑Discrimination Policy
and
Equal Opportunity Statement .
Additional Policies If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.
Other Information UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well‑Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — "bench‑to‑bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is conducted in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician‑scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care.
Application Notice Applications/resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
Equal Opportunity Statement UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other protected status under state or federal law. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition ofLessons employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Misconduct means any violation of policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault or other forms of harassment, and discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
#J-18808-Ljbffr