Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imager/Staff Assistant

SUNY College of Optometry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Eye Center at SUNY College of Optometry is seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imager/Staff Assistant. This role involves conducting various imaging tests, patient intake activities, and requires strong interpersonal skills, as well as proficiency with technology. The position offers an annual salary of $48,400, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting ophthalmic imaging tests.
• Conversational Spanish is recommended.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ophthalmic imaging tests as requested.
• Perform patient intake and entrance testing.
• Maintain a professional and compassionate environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Compassion

Job description

Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imager/Staff Assistant

Position Title Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imager/Staff Assistant

Position Description

Position is onsite at 33 West 42nd Street NY, NY 10036

The University Eye Center ( UEC ) of the State University of New York College of Optometry, is seeking a highly motivated individual to become a member of its healthcare team. The UEC’s Imaging Service takes over 10,000 images on an annual basis. These images support clinical patient care by providing functional and structural assessments of a patient’s vision and ocular health.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct ophthalmic imaging tests as requested by attending doctors, residents, and students
• Independently obtain images in an efficient manner while maintaining excellent quality
• Work cooperatively with other faculty and staff
• Maintain professional and compassionate environment within clinic
• Perform patient intake and entrance testing as directed
• Specific testing includes but is not limited to the following: visual field testing, optical coherence tomography (anterior and posterior segment), fundus photography, anterior segment photography, ophthalmic ultrasound, ocular biometry, autorefraction, auto-lensometry

Qualifications:

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience for specific testing includes but is not limited to the following: visual field testing, optical coherence tomography (anterior and posterior segment), fundus photography, anterior segment photography, ophthalmic ultrasound, ocular biometry, autorefraction, auto-lensometry.
• Previous experience and conversational Spanish is recommended; must be highly proficient with technology
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrate respect for staff and patients, and maintain patient confidentiality

Compensation:

Annual Salary (including location pay) is $48,400 and there is also a generous benefit package. We are a qualifying employer in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) Program. View our Benefits at Glance .

The State University of New York College of Optometry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

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Posting Number

Posting Number 2942017

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