Ophthalmic Technician
About The Position
The Ophthalmology Group at MSK is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to join their team. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting high-quality ophthalmic care and creating a positive experience for patients. This position involves performing specific technical ophthalmologic diagnostic procedures and tests under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or the attending ophthalmologist. Additional activities include carrying out tasks necessary to provide for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients and their families, maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment, and orienting patients and families to the clinical area.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 full year of recent experience supporting ophthalmic procedures
- Excellent communication and Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Emotionally intelligent and enjoy working with a diverse patient population
- Happiest when you are helping others and find joy in providing service patients
- Reliable and dedicated professional with an excellent work ethic
- Strong decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the operations moving forward
- Resourceful, securing, and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
- Resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstacles
Nice To Haves
- COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform specific technical ophthalmologic diagnostic procedures and tests under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or the attending ophthalmologist.
- Conduct tests including visual acuity, fundus photography, OCT scans, visual field testing, slit lamp photography, ultrasound and UBM scans.
- Carry out additional activities necessary to provide for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients and their families.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment.
- Orient patients and families to the clinical area.
Benefits
- Fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
