Ophthalmic Technician

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider based in New York is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician on a 2-month contract. The role involves performing preliminary screenings, assisting with surgeries, and maintaining medical instruments. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and strong communication skills. Comprehensive benefits are included, such as healthcare coverage and 401(k) retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Communication skills to engage with patients and staff.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as Ophthalmic Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review.
• Direct the flow of patients and obtain data for charts.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments used in exams.
• Assist with minor surgery and laser treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Ophthalmic Technician Certification

Job description

Job Title

Ophthalmic Technician

Location

New York, NY 10011

Shift

8 AM - 4 PM

Pay

$35 - $40 per hour

Contract

2-month contract

Skills

Good communication skills with patients and staff to provide information

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent. Ophthalmic Technician Certification preferred.

Duties

• Performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review, including central and peripheral visual field tests, ocular motility tests, color vision tests, pharmacological pupil tests, tonometry, tonography and tensilon tonography tests.
• Directs the flow of patients examined by a physician; obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arranges laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, patient admissions, and surgery as requested by physician; addresses patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment.
• Calibrates and maintains all instruments used, including bi-microscopes, lensometers, keratometers, tangent screens, slit lamps and tonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.
• Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assists with minor office surgery, laser treatments, and operating room surgery as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Pride Global offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), supplemental coverage (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home, pet insurance, and employee discounts.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Health Care Provider