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!

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

Why VCC?

• 🏅 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 including 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.
• Perform screening for Occupational Health Services
• 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
• Medical Assistant certificate
• 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 including 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