Ophthalmic Technician

UnitedHealth Group•Mount Kisco, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join their team in Mount Kisco, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that aims to change how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, this role is integral to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides clinical resources, data, and global organizational support to help patients live healthier lives and empower employees to have an exceptional career and live their best life. The company encourages advancing community health and contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. UnitedHealth Group's mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone, with a commitment to mitigating environmental impact and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist

Nice To Haves

Certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner.
Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and may perform refraction.
Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
May administer dilation or anesthetic drops.
May assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
Performs stocking and maintenance functions.
Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms.
Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains appropriate supply of sample drug medications as needed.
Assists with ordering medical/office supplies.
Prepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization.
Facilitates calibration, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment as needed.
Performs various clerical functions.
Assists with appointments and telephone call screening activities.
Answers phones, takes messages and relays to appropriate individuals.
Under direction of physician, may call pharmacy with prescription refills and records prescriptions in patient’s chart.
Files test results, forms, and letters into medical record.
Demonstrates a positive, concerned, and sensitive response in the workplace.
Interacts with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous manner.
Resolves conflict in a healthy and constructive manner.
Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers; demonstrates respect for individual, cultural, and social differences.
Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein