Ophthalmic Technician

Northwell Health; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Town of Riverhead, NY is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and physicians. You will perform routine vision screening and administer eye medications, while preparing treatment rooms and maintaining ophthalmic instruments.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of relevant experience; ophthalmic technician certification is preferred. Ability to travel to other sites as needed is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• Current Ophthalmic Technician Certification preferred, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vision screening

Eye medications administration

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ophthalmic Technician Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

Assists ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and physicians.

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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.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed highly preferred.
• 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).