Ophthalmic Photographer I
About The Position
Eye Associates of New Mexico is hiring an Ophthalmic Photographer to perform diagnostic testing with specialized instruments, assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating ocular conditions. The role requires strong photographic technique, detailed documentation, and excellent patient care. It involves considerable knowledge of standard photographic techniques, equipment, processes, and materials, as well as archiving patient documents and maintaining instruments. The photographer must manage a high-volume patient workload while maintaining accurate testing and charting. The position is full-time and on-site, with travel among Eye Associates of New Mexico clinic locations based on physician and staffing needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three or more years of ophthalmic photographic technique experience is preferred.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) and certification as a Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA), Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS), Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB), and/or Optical Coherence Tomographer-Certified (OCT-C) are preferred.
- Encouraged to obtain an additional certification within 12 months of hire.
- Certified phlebotomy technician certificate is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of ophthalmic photographic technique experience.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
- Certification as a Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA), Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS), Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB), and/or Optical Coherence Tomographer-Certified (OCT-C).
- Certified phlebotomy technician certificate.
- Obtain an additional certification within 12 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform ophthalmic imaging procedures, including fluorescein and indocyanine green dye injections, fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing, topography, A-scans and B-scans, pachymetry, lensometry, slit-lamp photography, ocular coherence biometry (OCB), ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), Pentacam corneal scanning/keratography, confocal microscopy, and color vision testing.
- When applicable, perform venipuncture and understand the associated side effects and risks of administered dyes.
- Administer dilation or numbing drops when appropriate.
- Correctly code and submit charges when necessary.
- Accurately document interpretation templates and route tasks to the correct person or group.
- Navigate and make changes in AXIS and submit coding corrections through EMR systems.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace before and after testing.
- Review charts for test information and confirm the correct eye to be tested.
- Perform machine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
- Travel to various clinic locations according to physician and staffing needs.
- Produce prints and discs using the computer system and archive files.
Benefits
- Career path.
- Higher pay in areas where the cost of living is higher.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Eight company-paid holidays.
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Health Savings Account.
- Vision benefits for employees and dependents.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Uniform (scrub) allowance.
- Company-provided logo apparel.
- 401(k) and Roth Program.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D.
- Free Calm app.
- Financial Wellness Program.
- Identity Theft Protection Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
