Ophthalmic Asst/Photographer - Ophthalmology - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Binghamton, NY

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant/Photographer focuses on advanced ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic testing while supporting basic patient work-up when needed. The role performs ophthalmic photography and ancillary diagnostic studies that require technical expertise and knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The employee is expected to understand day-to-day ophthalmology operations, assist physicians as needed, and keep current with new diagnostic technologies and studies. Direct clinical support and basic patient work-up are important parts of the position. The primary duty is to perform, document, and report ophthalmic diagnostic studies. The employee also maintains diagnostic equipment and associated systems, including routine maintenance, software upgrades, and data backups according to protocol. Patient-care duties include obtaining and documenting histories and complaints, collecting clinical information, performing a brief work-up, administering medications such as eye drops within scope of practice, and educating patients about tests and studies. The position also supports scheduling and departmental operations by monitoring diagnostic schedules, coordinating changes with PSS and clinical teams, maintaining supplies and pharmaceutical products, and cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and maintaining exam rooms and ancillary equipment. The employee may support staff training and onboarding, attend required meetings, and provide coverage to providers across locations as needed. The pay range is $19.87–$31.48 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For applicants who are not already certified, complete the Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 6 months of hire.
For applicants who are not already certified, complete the AAO Home Study Course within 6 months of hire.
Technical expertise and a strong understanding of ocular anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Ability to perform basic patient work-up and provide direct clinical support.
Ability to understand day-to-day ophthalmology operations and assist physicians as needed.

Nice To Haves

Certification as an Ophthalmic Photographer, Ophthalmic Technician, or Ophthalmic Assistant.
Two years of clinical experience in ophthalmology or optometry.
Experience in a medical office, clinical, dental, or nursing assistant background.

Responsibilities

Perform, document, and report ophthalmic diagnostic studies and advanced ophthalmic photography.
Perform basic patient work-up when needed, including obtaining and documenting patient history and chief complaints and collecting medical, medication, allergy, family, and social history for provider review.
Administer medications, such as eye drops, within scope of practice.
Educate patients, explain tests, and help patients complete studies as directed by providers.
Maintain diagnostic equipment and associated systems, including basic maintenance, software upgrades, and data backups according to protocol.
Monitor diagnostic schedules for efficiency, orders, and errors, and coordinate changes with PSS and clinical teams according to provider preferences and department protocols.
Maintain inventory of supplies and pharmaceutical products, check expiration dates, and follow established policies.
Clean, sterilize, disinfect, and maintain ophthalmic exam rooms and ancillary equipment.
Assist physicians as needed and serve as a liaison among patients, providers, and ophthalmology staff.
Participate in staff training and onboarding.
Attend required staff and educational meetings.
Provide coverage to providers across locations as needed and support departmental workflow and collaboration.
Stay current as diagnostic technologies and studies become available.