Ophthalmic Associate (non-certified) - Ophthalmology - Nursing - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full-Time M-F 8AM-4PM

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Ophthalmic Associate assists the Ophthalmologist, Optician, and other technical support personnel with diagnostic testing for patient evaluation. The role performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review, supports patient flow and chart preparation, and coordinates tests and care as requested by the physician. It also maintains ophthalmic instruments and clinical rooms, and prepares for and assists with ophthalmic procedures and surgery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with appropriate technical training in the field.
• 0–1 year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Medical Office Assistant, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review, including visual field, ocular motility, color vision, pharmacological pupil, tonometry, tonography, and pupil response tests.
• Direct patient flow; obtain medical and personal information for patient charts; and screen patients for conditions other than ocular examination.
• Arrange laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, patient admissions, and surgery as requested by the physician.
• Explain diagnostic procedures and treatment methods to help address 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED