Certified Ophthalmic Technician-NYEE (14th St)
About The Position
The Certified Ophthalmic Technician assists an Eye Center Physician and other technical support personnel in performing complex diagnostic tests needed to evaluate patients’ eye problems. The technician may also train lower-level staff. The position supports patient flow and clinical care by conducting preliminary screenings, collecting patient information, coordinating tests and procedures, and explaining diagnostic procedures and treatment methods to patients and families. It also involves maintaining ophthalmic instruments and clinical rooms, preparing and assisting with surgical procedures, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years as a Medical Office Assistant or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex preliminary screening examinations for physician review, including central and peripheral visual field tests, ocular motility tests, color vision tests, pharmacological pupil tests, tonometry, tonography, Tensilon tonography, and pupil testing for size, equality, and reaction before dilation.
- Direct the flow of patients seen by an Eye Center physician and obtain medical and personal data for patient charts.
- Screen patients for conditions outside the ocular examination.
- Arrange laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, patient admissions, and surgery as requested by the physician.
- Explain diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment to help alleviate patient and family concerns.
- Calibrate and maintain instruments, including bio-microscopes, lensometers, keratometers, tangent screens, slit lamps, and tonometers.
- Clean and stock consultation rooms and the microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.
- Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures.
- Assist with minor office surgery, laser treatments, and operating room surgery as required.
- May provide training to lower-level staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
