Ophthalmic Technician, Senior

SB Clinical Practice Management Plan•Southampton, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Ophthalmic Technician supports physicians and the Ophthalmology department by performing complex clinical functions under the general supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or health professional. The role receives instructions about priorities, scheduling, and technical requirements and is expected to carry out assignments while consulting with the supervising practitioner as needed. The technician obtains baseline information and ancillary test results, takes patient histories, performs ophthalmic measurements and testing, prepares patients and equipment for examinations and procedures, and documents information in the electronic medical record. The role also explains treatment and medication instructions to patients, maintains examination rooms and supplies, follows patient-flow and visit-completion protocols, and performs administrative duties as needed. This is a full-time, day-shift position in Southampton, New York, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The listed pay range is $26.33–$32.91. Compensation varies based on relevant experience, education, and market conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of full-time experience working in an Ophthalmology practice.
Full working knowledge and hands-on experience with Visual Fields, Corneal Topography, IOL, OCT, A/B Scans, Fundus and External Photography, and Manifest Refractions.
Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
Ability to maintain effective, organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Computer and/or electronic medical record experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree.
Additional years of experience working in an Ophthalmology multi-specialty practice.
Experience working with Electronic Medical Records.
Ophthalmic certification.

Responsibilities

Obtain baseline information for physicians, including ancillary testing.
Take initial patient histories and document presenting complaints, ocular history, medications, and allergies.
Obtain and record visual acuity, refraction, color testing, lensometry, and intraocular pressure.
Perform ancillary testing, including visual fields, corneal topography, HRT, Pentacam, IOL, OCT, A and B scans, and fundus photography.
Place patients in examination rooms and document medications, history, and reason for the visit in the electronic medical record.
Perform screening procedures, including history, chief complaint, color vision, stereo, and visual acuity.
Prepare patients and equipment for examinations and special procedures.
Enter proposed orders in the electronic medical record for review and approval by a licensed independent provider.
Obtain previous test results from outside laboratories, radiology departments, and physicians’ offices.
Explain treatment procedures, eye medications, and physician instructions to patients clearly and effectively.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
Maintain adequate ophthalmic inventory in examination rooms and order supplies as needed.
Maintain clean examination rooms and prepare them after each patient and for specific procedures.
Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
Perform administrative duties as needed, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Follow patient-flow and Visit Completion Protocols.
Perform other related duties assigned by management.