Ophthalmic Scribe/Tech

OCLI Vision; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

OCLI Vision is hiring compassionate and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Technicians and Scribes to support our providers and enhance the patient experience. In this role, you’ll perform pre-exam testing, document patient encounters in the EMR, assist during exams and procedures, and help ensure smooth patient flow throughout the clinic.

You’ll play a key role in helping our physicians diagnose and treat eye conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ocular pharmacology is a plus.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ophthalmology or medical office experience preferred but not required for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history
• Perform vision testing (distance, near, peripheral, depth, color)
• Administer eye drops (dilating, anesthetic, medicated)
• Conduct routine and ancillary ophthalmic testing
• Scribe and document provider findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans
• Triage urgent cases and maintain patient flow
• Prepare exam/procedure rooms and assist physicians as needed
• Perform basic equipment maintenance
• Follow infection control and confidentiality standards

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Multitasking

EMR experience

Ophthalmology knowledge

Team oriented

Physical stamina

Job description

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Ophthalmic Scribe/Tech

Full Time Clinic Valley Stream, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2622

Salary Range: $21.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe

About Us

Spectrum Vision Partners (SVP) supports OCLI Vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. With 1,400+ employees, 60+ clinic locations, and 110+ providers, we deliver world-class eye care across all subspecialties.

We promote from within and offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.

The Role

We’re hiring compassionate and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Technicians and Scribes to support our providers and enhance the patient experience.

In this role, you’ll perform pre-exam testing, document patient encounters in the EMR, assist during exams and procedures, and help ensure smooth patient flow throughout the clinic.

You play a key role in helping our physicians diagnose and treat eye conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Obtain and document patient history

Perform vision testing (distance, near, peripheral, depth, color)

Administer eye drops (dilating, anesthetic, medicated)

Conduct routine and ancillary ophthalmic testing

Scribe and document provider findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans

Triage urgent cases and maintain patient flow

Prepare exam/procedure rooms and assist physicians as needed

Perform basic equipment maintenance

Follow infection control and confidentiality standards

What You’ll Bring

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment

EMR experience preferred

Knowledge of ocular pharmacology is a plus

Positive, team-oriented attitude

Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 10 lbs

Ophthalmology or medical office experience preferred but not required for the right candidate.

Why Join Us?

Growth-focused organization with internal advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Supportive, collaborative culture

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.