Ophthalmic Technician I — Patient Care & Diagnostics

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island seeks an Ophthalmic Technician – Level 1 to support physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centered eye care at our Massapequa location. This entry-level role assists with patient intake, clinical testing, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Responsibilities include running routine ophthalmic testing, helping with examinations, and ensuring efficient patient flow while maintaining accuracy of results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with EMR/EHR preferred; NextGen is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and prepare patients for testing.
• Measure and record visual acuity and intraocular pressure as trained.
• Perform clinic testing such as visual fields, OCT, A-Scan/IOL Master, B-Scan, and photography as taught.
• Explain testing steps and patient flow, and relay urgent concerns to the team.
• Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and ensure infection prevention protocols.
• Support efficient patient flow and provide a compassionate patient experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island seeks an Ophthalmic Technician – Level 1 to support physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centered eye care at our Massapequa location. This entry-level role assists with patient intake, clinical testing, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Responsibilities include running routine ophthalmic testing, helping with examinations, and ensuring efficient patient flow while maintaining accuracy of results.