Ophthalmic Technician II

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine on the Upper East Side, Brooklyn, and West Side seeks an Ophthalmic Technician II to perform basic diagnostic tests and support clinical operations. You will assist with exam flow, provide patient education, and help with pre/post procedure instructions under supervision.

The role requires 2+ years of ophthalmic experience, COA or equivalent training preferred, and a strong focus on accuracy and patient care. Non-exempt, 35-hour work week with competitive NYC compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Approximately 2+ years of related ophthalmic experience.
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Assistant (COA) or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures facilities and equipment are in optimal working condition and coordinates maintenance.
• Attends workshops to stay current with standards and best practices.
• Answers phones, triages calls, and maintains patient flow.
• Maintains patient safety and a sterile environment; observes infection control.

Skills

Auto Refraction

OCT

Lensometry

Visual Field Testing

Tonometry

Keratometry

A-scan

Ishihara testing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Title: Ophthalmic Technician II

Location: Upper East Side; Brooklyn; West Side

Org Unit: Clinical Operations

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $35.22 – $40.27

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 – Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under general direction, performs basic diagnostic ophthalmic tests and provides administrative and patient care support to the practice, This role also assists with and maintains efficient patient flow,

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.
• Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
• Answers phones, responds to inquiries and triages calls to appropriate personnel.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
• Responsible for obtaining pre-procedural consent forms and other related documentation. Educates patients regarding administration of medications, as well as pre- or post-operative procedural instructions as directed by the provider.
• Performs basic diagnostic tests, including but not limited to, Auto Refraction, Lensometry, Visual Field Testing, OCTs (Ocular Coherence Tomography) and Applanation Tonometry.
• Accompanies the provider into the exam room, updates or collects patient history and inputs patient data into the practice management system. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to procedure and answers any questions throughout.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures and/or injection preparations.
• Facilitates requests for prescription refills.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 2 plus years of related ophthalmic experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in automated and manual testing, including but not limited to, Ultrasound, OCT, Auto & Manifest refraction, Keratometry, Goldmann and Humphrey visual fields, A and B-scan, Ishihara and Schirmir testing, Flourescein

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Assistant (COA), or equivalent higher training

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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