OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN

Employee Benefits Fund • New York, NY

1h • $50,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Health Center Inc., also known as The New York Hotel Trades Council and Hotel Association of NYC, Inc Employee Benefit Funds, is a New York City healthcare organization with ambulatory care facilities providing medical and diagnostic services. The Ophthalmic Technician will work at the Harlem location and support the organization’s mission of providing medical services to union members. The position has no weekends or overnights.

The technician gathers patient records and medical histories, performs and analyzes eye function tests, prepares or administers medication, provides eye-care information, maintains ophthalmic instruments, and assists optometrists with basic procedures.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician performing autorefractor, Non-Contact Tonometry, Visual Fields Testing, and Optical Coherence Tomography exams.

Nice To Haves

• Professional proficiency in Spanish.
• Knowledge of Zeiss Humphrey Field Analyzer 3 and CIRRUS Photo 600 instruments.

Responsibilities

• Gather medical records and patient information and document patient medical history.
• Perform eye function tests and exams, including Non-Contact Tonometry, Retinal Photography, Visual Fields Testing, and Optical Coherence Tomography.
• Analyze test results.
• Administer and/or prepare medication.
• Provide eye care information to patients.
• Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments.
• Assist optometrists in basic procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health benefits at no cost to benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Gym reimbursement benefit.
• Legal services benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed