Ophthalmic Technician I

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs basic diagnostic ophthalmic tests and provides administrative and patient care support to the practice. This roles also assists with and maintains efficient patient flow.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Approximately 1 year of ophthalmic experience
Graduation from a formal training program can be substituted for experience
Demonstrated familiarity with ophthalmic terminology.

Responsibilities

Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
Responsible for obtaining pre-procedural consent forms and other related documentation.
Educates patients regarding administration of medications, as well as pre- or post-operative procedural instructions as directed by the provider.
Performs basic diagnostic tests, including but not limited to, Auto Refraction, Lensometry, Visual Field Testing, OCTs (Ocular Coherence Tomography) and Applanation Tonometry.
Accompanies the provider into the exam room, updates or collects patient history and inputs patient data into the practice management system.
Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to procedure and answers any questions throughout.
Assists with minor surgical procedures and/or injection preparations.
Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately.
Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition.
Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.
Answers phones, responds to inquiries and triages calls to appropriate personnel.