Ophthalmic Technician

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist in diagnosing and treating eye disorders. This role involves testing eye function, performing various examinations, and ensuring patient correspondence. Join a leading institution committed to medical excellence and employee wellness.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package

Generous time-off program

Employee resources groups for peer support

Holistic employee wellness program

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Ophthalmic Technician preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tests and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist.
• Performs visual acuity testing and Visual Field Testing.
• Completes Medical History and Lensometry.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ophthalmic Technician.

In this role, the successful candidate Tests and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease: Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease. Examines eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test). Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper. Measures axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment. Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician.

Job Responsibilities

• All Patient Correspondence including but not limited to: Disability Forms, Patient Education, Surgical Consent Forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs all aspects of visual acuity testing and Visual Field Testing.
• Completes Medical History, Lensometry, Auto Refracting, Pam Testing, Glare Testing.
• Slit Lamp Examinations
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required. Five (5) or more years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in a retina practice preferred. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from a Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) approved institutional course preferred or working towards obtaining certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferable 5 + years experience in Retina Practice. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $51,441.00 - $60,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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  Full-time

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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