Part time Ophthalmic Technician.
2 days ago
Flushing, Queens
Seeking an intelligent, responsible, detail-oriented person to join our private Ophthalmology practice located in Flushing, NY as an Ophthalmic Technician. No prior experience necessary. On the job training will be provided. Must be fluent in Korean and English and have ability to pay taxes (W-2) RESPONSIBILITIES: - Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed. - Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests. - Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications. - Performs testing and imaging that includes: - Visual acuity - Confrontational visual fields - Stereo testing - Evaluation of motility - Pupillary function tests - Color plates - Applanation tonometry - Refractometry - Angle assessment - Dilation of pupils - ERG testing - Skin Allergy Testing - Visual field testing - Optic nerve and macular OCTs - Fundus Photos - Corneal pachymetry - Corneal topography - Assists physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control. - Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician. - Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills, and patient care questions. - Communicates with reception to facilitate proper patient flow. - Compliance with all practice procedures and protocols - Seeks advice from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities. - Maintains cleanliness in exam rooms. - Maintains backup levels of stock in exam rooms. - Maintain operating integrity of office equipment, troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance as necessary - Performs other duties as required. Qualifications: - Must be able to speak Korean and English - High school diploma or equivalent. - Prior experience in a medical office or customer service role is preferred. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Proficiency in basic computer skills, including basic familiarity with scheduling software and electronic medical records (EMR) systems. - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. - Must be able to pay taxes (W-2) Benefits: - 40 hours Personal Time Off - 2 weeks vacation time after full 1 year employment. - Friendly and kind office environment.
