Ophthalmic Technician

We are looking for career minded individuals to be at the heart of that vision and assist in the daily patient care and flow of clinic activities. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a vital role as an assistant to our physicians. Although prior medical experience is preferred, especially in the eye care field, we will provide you with our extensive and thorough training program even if you have nothing more than a great desire to enter the medical field for the first time. We ask that you are able to communicate professionally, are comfortable working in a medical environment, are highly organized, have a strong customer service background, posses excellent computer and organizational skills, and embody a welcoming/friendly demeanor. Your schedule will vary, dependent on the operational hours of the office you are assigned to. You must have the flexibility to work within these hours of operation, including occasional weekends, early mornings, or late evenings as needed. All employees are offered a generous benefit package and opportunities for continued learning and career growth.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Greet and guide patients to examination rooms
• Acquaint yourself with all new and established patients, providing plan/setting expectations for visit
• Obtain patient medical history to include chief complaint or reason for visit, family medical history, history of any allergies and list of current medications
• Perform basic eye tests prior to physician exam and ensure patient understands what is being performed and how they will be affected during the tests; Tests include, but are not limited to – basic vision (wall chart), depth perception, color blindness, eye pressure, topography, autorefraction/refraction, visual field, tear lab
• Verify patients current eye prescription information
• Dilate patients eyes using eye drops if needed for further testing
• Advise patients as to who will see them following work up and testing, making them comfortable during wait times
• Maintain a smooth and seamless flow of patients to examination rooms
• Renew prescription eye drops as directed by physician.
• Respond to patients, pharmacies, and other medical parties in a timely manner.
• Document all history and testing information accurately and consistently.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records and by maintaining accuracy of diagnostic and procedure coding.
• Manage inventory supply needs for the office and verify receipt of goods.
• Maintain operating integrity of office equipment, troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance as necessary.
• Actively participate in continuing education by attending relevant educational classes/webinars and staying abreast of all industry best practices.
• Other duties as assigned or directed by your Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Open availability to work, including early morning, late evenings, and weekends when needed
• Basic to advanced computer skills required
• Prior experience in the medical field, understanding of medical terminology, and COA certification preferred but not required
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
You must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amityville, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated for Covid-19?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location