Ophthalmic Technician

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and physicians. You will support patient care and maintain smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities include routine vision screening, administering eye medications, cleaning ophthalmic instruments, and preparing treatment rooms. The role emphasizes essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act and teamwork in a busy ophthalmology department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Ophthalmic Technician Certification preferred; additional certifications as needed.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience required.
• Salary details may affect base compensation and may be modified in the future.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine vision screening.
• Administers eye medications.
• Cleans ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains treatment rooms.

Skills

Vision screening

Patient assistance

Instrument cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ophthalmic Technician Certification

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

Job Description

Assists ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and physicians.

Job Responsibility

• Performs routine vision screening.
• Administers eye medications.
• Cleans ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains treatment rooms.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Ophthalmic Technician Certification preferred, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).