Ophthalmic Scribe/Tech

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island•Williamsville, NY

About The Position

Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time, and we focus on building great teams and keeping our employees happy. We promote from within and offer medical, dental and vision coverage and a 401K match along with generous PTO! We’re looking for passionate and empathetic people to join our team as Ophthalmic Technicians and Scribes. Our Techs are responsible for all of the pre-exam elements of the patient visit. This includes gathering and documenting patient information and history and conducting routine and ancillary patient testing. You'll also accompany the providfer during the examination and treatment of patients and transcribe the diagnoses, prescriptions, and instructions, ensuring the highest level of detail. You’ll play a vital role in the patients experience with OCLI and in helping our Dr’s to diagnose and treat eye disorders.

Requirements

You’re an excellent communicator – both verbally and written
You’re outgoing, you love the idea of interacting with patients everyday
You’re comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patients needs
You’re a dependable problem solver – you’re the one people call to keep cool in stressful situations
You have a positive, can-do attitude and work well in collaborative environments
You’re flexible – you roll with the punches and easily accept change
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Nice To Haves

You’re knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories is a PLUS, but not a requirement

Responsibilities

You’ll test and record patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
You’ll apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes and collect and process specimens for testing
You’ll triage emergency cases appropriately into physicians schedule and maintain patient flow
You’ll prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed
You’ll perform first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions
You will be expected to utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and to maintain confidentiality at all times