Ophthalmic Technician II - Patient-Focused Eye Care

OCLI Vision, Inc.; East Patchogue (NY); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OCLI Vision, in East Patchogue, NY, is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician – Level 2 to support physicians in delivering high-quality eye care. This full-time day-shift role may require Saturday availability depending on location.

You will perform patient workups, ophthalmic testing, manage prior authorizations, and help train Ophthalmic Testers and Level 1 Technicians, ensuring accurate results and safe operations.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with EMR/EHR applications preferred; NextGen is preferred but not required.
• Previous customer service and/or medical experience preferred, but not required .
• Knowledge of ocular pharmacology is preferred, but not required.
• Ability and willingness to work toward Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification.
• Strong clinical communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel between multiple offices, as needed.
• Completion of the Ophthalmic Technician Level 2 competency checklist within 90 days of hire is required.

Aufgaben

• Patient Workups: Verify patient identity; prepare patients for testing; obtain and document ocular and medical histories, medications, allergies, and other relevant information.
• Clinical & Diagnostic Testing: Perform vision measurements and ophthalmic testing such as visual fields, OCT, A-Scan/IOL Master, B-Scan, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, endothelial cell count, dry eye testing, auto refraction, tonometry, and lensometry.
• Prior Authorizations: Process, review, and track prior authorization requests and ensure patient charts reflect current authorization status.
• Patient Care & Triage: Assist with patient messages, recognize and elevate urgent concerns, explain testing and visit steps, and communicate patient needs to providers and clinical staff.
• Clinical Operations: Prepare and stock exam rooms, maintain supplies, operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, process specimens when assigned, and follow infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Team Support & Development: Support multiple ophthalmic subspecialties, train and mentor Ophthalmic Testers and Level 1 Technicians, and assist with refraction or office procedures when applicable.

Kenntnisse

EMR/EHR experience

Clinical communication

Patient care

Attention to detail

Travel between offices

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NextGen EMR

Jobbeschreibung

OCLI Vision, in East Patchogue, NY, is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician – Level 2 to support physicians in delivering high-quality eye care. This full-time day-shift role may require Saturday availability depending on location.

You will perform patient workups, ophthalmic testing, manage prior authorizations, and help train Ophthalmic Testers and Level 1 Technicians, ensuring accurate results and safe operations.