Ophthalmic Technician
hace 2 años
New York
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Health insurance, • Paid time off JOB SUMMARY: We are an ophthalmology practice located in the Upper East Side seeking a certified, team-oriented ophthalmic technician, who is self-motivated and dedicated to providing quality care to patients. Requirements: • Certified ophthalmic medical assistant (COA) preferred., • Ability to perform refractions, • Two to five years of experience necessary., • Must be vaccinated for Covid-19.ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:, • Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of ophthalmic assistant skills., • Experience with an electronic health record (EHR), • Basic understanding of optics and the ability to perform refractometry., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Empathetic personality with concern for patients needs., • Strong organization with attention to detail., • Ability to work as a team member., • Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive workups on three patients per hour.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 accurate and consistent documentation and measurement of the following:, • Visual acuity, • Confrontational visual fields, • Stereo testing, • Evaluation of motility, • Pupillary function tests, • Color plates, • Applanation tonometry, • Refractometry, • Angle assessment, • Dilation of pupils, • Contact lens evaluations, • Visual field testing, • Optic nerve and macular OCTs, • 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., • Follow and maintain all COVID protocols and procedures., • 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.