Ophthalmic Technician I - Growth Path in Eye Care

servcorphr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,651,000 - 85,418,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

61st Street Service Corporation seeks an Ophthalmic Technician I to support ColumbiaDoctors’ high-volume ophthalmology practice. The role focuses on patient care from basic eye health to surgical support, including exam preparation, testing, documentation, and instrument calibration.

The technician will manage patient histories, triage calls, and ensure proper PPE and room readiness while collaborating with physicians and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months ophthalmology experience or equivalent.
• Understanding of medical terminology or experience with scribing.
• Preferred multi-specialty experience in a high-volume setting.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Prior EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-examination of patients for all specialties across sites and assist physicians.
• Greet patients with excellent service; verify screening and PPE on arrival.
• Record patient histories, visual acuity, refractions, and ocular examinations.
• Perform basic diagnostic testing as directed.
• Document and reconcile drug logs; maintain inventory accuracy.
• Sterilize and calibrate instruments; manage call triage and patient communications.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and assist team members as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Ophthalmology

EMR systems

Scribing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

61st Street Service Corporation seeks an Ophthalmic Technician I to support ColumbiaDoctors’ high-volume ophthalmology practice. The role focuses on patient care from basic eye health to surgical support, including exam preparation, testing, documentation, and instrument calibration.

The technician will manage patient histories, triage calls, and ensure proper PPE and room readiness while collaborating with physicians and staff in a fast-paced environment.