Ophthalmic Technician, Senior

SB CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PLAN INC; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Ophthalmic Technician at Stony Brook Ophthalmology, UFPC, Southampton, NY, supports physicians and staff with highly complex ophthalmic procedures under supervision. The role involves preparing patients, performing baseline testing, recording histories, and managing imaging and documentation through EMR.

Candidates should have at least 1 year in ophthalmology, strong customer service, and familiarity with ophthalmic equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum One (1) year of full time experience working in an Ophthalmology practice.
• Must have full working knowledge and hands on experience with Visual Fields, Corneal Topography, IOL, OCT, A/B Scans, Fundus and External Photography, and Manifest Refractions.
• Must have exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Must have ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Must have computer and/or EMR experience.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Obtains all base line information for the physician, including all ancillary testing.
• Performs initial history taking, including recording presenting complaint, document past ocular history, medications, allergies, and etc.
• Obtains and records visual acuity, refraction, color testing, lensometry and intraocular pressure.
• Performs ancillary testing visual fields, corneal topography, HRT, Pentacam, IOL, OCT A and B scan, and Fundus photography.
• Place patients in the examination rooms and document using the electronic medical record, medications, history and main reason for the visit.
• Perform screening procedures, which include but is not limited to, history, chief complaint, color vision, stereo, and visual acuity.
• Assist with setting up and preparing the patient and equipment for exams and special procedures as needed.
• Enter proposed orders into Electrical Medical Record for licensed independent provider review and approval.
• Obtain previous test results from outside labs, radiology, physicians’ offices, etc.
• Explain treatment procedures, eye medications, and physicians’ instructions to the patient in a clear and effective manner.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
• Maintain an adequate supply of ophthalmic inventory in each exam room.
• Ensure the cleanliness of each exam room.
• Prepare rooms after each patient and for specific procedures as needed.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Ensure HIPAA and OSHA guidelines are followed at all times.
• Perform administrative duties when needed; answering phones, scheduling appointments, etc.
• Adheres to protocol for patient flow.
• Adheres to Visit Completion Protocol.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Job description

Senior Ophthalmic Technician - Stony Brook Ophthalmology, UFPC Location Southampton, NY Schedule Full Time Days/Hours Monday - Friday; 830 AM - 5 PM Pay $26.33 - $32.91; eligible for a location-based pay differential in accordance with organizational policy Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education and current market for the position. Human Resources determi­nes the external and internal equitable salary for each employee. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

SUMMARY

The Senior Ophthalmic Technician will support the department and physicians in the Ophthalmology department, will perform highly complex functions under the general supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or health professional. He / She will receive written or oral instructions as to priorities, scheduling, or technical requirements and are expected to carry out assignments under general supervision, consulting with the licensed medical practitioner or health professional.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

• Obtains all base line information for the physician, including all ancillary testing.
• Performs initial history taking, including recording presenting complaint, document past ocular history, medications, allergies, and etc.
• Obtains and records visual acuity, refraction, color testing, lensometry and intraocular pressure.
• Performs ancillary testing visual fields, corneal topography, HRT, Pentacam, IOL, OCT A and B scan, and Fundus photography.
• Place patients in the examination rooms and document using the electronic medical record, medications, history and main reason for the visit.
• Perform screening procedures, which include but is not limited to, history, chief complaint, color vision, stereo, and visual acuity.
• Assist with setting up and preparing the patient and equipment for exams and special procedures as needed.
• Enter proposed orders into Electrical Medical Record for licensed independent provider review and approval.
• Obtain previous test results from outside labs, radiology, physicians’ offices, etc.
• Explain treatment procedures, eye medications, and physicians’ instructions to the patient in a clear and effective manner.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
• Maintain an adequate supply of ophthalmic inventory in each exam room.
• Ensure the cleanliness of each exam room.
• Prepare rooms after each patient and for specific procedures as needed.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Ensure HIPAA and OSHA guidelines are followed at all times.
• Perform administrative duties when needed; answering phones, scheduling appointments, etc.
• Adheres to protocol for patient flow.
• Adheres to Visit Completion Protocol.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum One (1) year of full time experience working in an Ophthalmology practice.
• Must have full working knowledge and hands on experience with Visual Fields, Corneal Topography, IOL, OCT, A/B Scans, Fundus and External Photography, and Manifest Refractions.
• Must have exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Must have ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Must have computer and/or EMR experience.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates and/or Bachelor's degree.
• Additional years of experience working in Ophthalmology multi‑specialty practice.
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records. Ophthalmic Certification Preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and medical providers. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP.

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Clinical Practice Management Plan employees and responsible for all aspects of employment, including hirings, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day‑to‑day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co‑employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

CPMP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CPMP expresses prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of CPMP’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.