Ophthalmic Photographer I
About The Position
Eye Associates of New Mexico is hiring an Ophthalmic Photographer to perform diagnostic testing with specialized instruments to support physicians in diagnosing and treating ocular conditions. The role calls for strong photographic technique, detailed documentation, excellent patient care, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy. The photographer also helps archive patient documents and maintain instruments. This position is full-time and on-site, with travel among Eye Associates of New Mexico clinic locations as physician and staffing needs require.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of standard photographic techniques, equipment, processes, and materials.
- Ability to manage a high-volume patient workload while maintaining accuracy in diagnostic testing and charting.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of ophthalmic photographic technique experience.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification.
- 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 diagnostic imaging and photographic procedures, including fluorescein and indocyanine green dye injections, fundus photography, OCT, visual field testing, topography, A-scans and B-scans, pachymetry, lensometry, slit lamp photography, OCB, UBM, Pentacam corneal scanning/keratograph, confocal microscopy, and color vision testing.
- Acquire proficient venipuncture skills and knowledge of associated side effects and risks of administered dyes, if applicable.
- Administer dilation and numbing drops when appropriate.
- 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 patient charts for test information and 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 and higher pay in areas with a higher cost of living.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Eight company-paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
- Medical and dental health 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
