Ophthalmic Technician: Patient-Centric Eye Diagnostics

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for the Ophthalmology department. The role involves extensive data collection, patient testing, and assisting physicians with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through procedures, documenting histories, and performing tests such as visual acuity, refractometry, tonometry, and visual field testing. Two to five years in ophthalmology is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Some college.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Two to five years' experience in an ophthalmology practice.
• Demonstrated ophthalmic assistant skills per JCAHPO guidance.
• Basic understanding of optics and ability to perform refractometry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Acquaints new patients with office procedures.
• Informs patients of test purposes and effects.
• Obtains patient history (ocular and general).
• Performs tests: visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, visual fields, OCT, and others.
• Provides back-up to ophthalmic photographer for fundus/eye photos.
• Assists physician with minor surgery while maintaining sterility.

Skills

Ophthalmic knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Optics & refraction

Computer literacy

Test administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college (preferred)

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for the Ophthalmology department. The role involves extensive data collection, patient testing, and assisting physicians with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through procedures, documenting histories, and performing tests such as visual acuity, refractometry, tonometry, and visual field testing. Two to five years in ophthalmology is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED required.