Ophthalmic Technician

Healthcare Support Staffing; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

A national healthcare staffing firm is seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Technician in New York. Responsibilities include conducting patient interviews and performing diagnostic tests. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a clinical setting, particularly with manual refracting. This opportunity offers a competitive salary between $16 and $18 per hour, along with excellent medical benefits including dental, vision, 401k, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience as Ophthalmic Technician in a clinical setting.
• Experience with various diagnostic tests and measurements.
• Ability to maintain supplies and equipment in examining rooms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews for patient ocular and medical history.
• Perform initial workup including visual testing and refraction.
• Review patient records for completeness.

Skills

Manual refracting experience

Ocular history interview

Visual testing

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

• Interviews patients for ocular and medical history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies and family history.
• Performs initial work up including visual testing, color vision testing, retinoscopy, and refraction.
• Perform various diagnostic tests and measurements including A-Scars, diagnostic ultrasounds. Keratometry. Lensometry, tonometry, and visual fields.
• Reviews patient records for completeness.
• Maintains supplies and equipment in examining rooms.
• Performs related technical and clerical work.

Qualifications

• 2 Years’ Experience as Ophthalmic Technician in a clinical setting with MANUAL REFRACTING EXPERIENCE if they are NOT Certified

Additional Information

Hours for this Position:

M-F

8am until 5pm 1 hour lunch

Advantages of this Opportunity:

Competitive salary$16- $18 per hr.

Excellent Medical benefits Offered, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO