Ophthalmic Technician 3 (TEMP)

OCLI Vision•Woodbury, NY

7d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a fully trained Ophthalmic Technician 3 with two years minimum of refracting experience and COT certification, that is passionate and empathetic to join our team as Ophthalmic Techs. Our Techs are responsible for all 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 play a vital role in the patients experience with OCLI and in helping our Dr’s to diagnose and treat eye disorders.

Requirements

Ability to work with all specialties and perform all ancillary tasks
Two years minimum of refracting experience
Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or equivalent
At least 3 years of experience in an ophthalmic setting
Excellent communicator – both verbally and written
Outgoing, enjoys interacting with patients everyday
Comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patients needs
Dependable problem solver – keeps cool in stressful situations
Positive, can-do attitude and works well in collaborative environments
Flexible – rolls with the punches and easily accepts change
Regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently required to sit.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Test and record patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes and collect and process specimens for testing
Triage emergency cases appropriately into physicians’ schedule and maintain patient flow
Prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed
Perform first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions
Utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and maintain confidentiality at all times