Ophthalmic Assistant (Part-Time) with Equity Options

Optum; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum NY in Middletown, NY is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant Part Time to support patient care under supervision. The role includes screening patients, assisting with examinations, and managing supplies and clerical tasks.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and patient-focused service, with benefits and competitive pay. Prior ophthalmology experience is a plus, and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of the at home test within 60 days of hire.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Related experience working for an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner.
• Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and may perform refraction.
• May administer dilation or anesthetic drops; may assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
• Performs stocking and maintenance functions; maintains exam and procedure rooms; cleans and stocks rooms daily; maintains supply of sample medications as needed; assists with ordering medical/office supplies; prepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization; facilitates calibration and monitoring of equipment.
• Performs various clerical functions; assists with appointments and telephone screening; answers phones, relays messages; may call pharmacy with prescriptions; records prescriptions in patient charts; files test results and forms.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Optum NY in Middletown, NY is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant Part Time to support patient care under supervision. The role includes screening patients, assisting with examinations, and managing supplies and clerical tasks.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and patient-focused service, with benefits and competitive pay. Prior ophthalmology experience is a plus, and a high school diploma is required.