Ophthalmic Technician (FGP) Manhattan

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

7h • $54,013 - $63,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school with a long history of shaping medical history. As an integral part of NYU Langone Health, the school is dedicated to improving the human condition through education, research, and patient care. NYU Langone Health values equity and inclusion, striving to create an environment where diverse individuals can thrive. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join the Ophthalmic Technician team in Manhattan.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in a retina practice preferred.
• Certified Opthalmic Assistant (COA) from a Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) approved institutional course preferred or working towards obtaining certification.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Preferable 5 + years experience in Retina Practice.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Responsibilities

• Tests and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease.
• Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Examines eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.
• Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test).
• Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper.
• Measures axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment.
• Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Handles all Patient Correspondence including but not limited to: Disability Forms, Patient Education, Surgical Consent Forms.
• Completes Medical History, Lensometry, Auto Refracting, Pam Testing, Glare Testing.
• Performs all aspects of visual acuity testing and Visual Field Testing.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED