Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island•Morristown, NJ

11d

About The Position

Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time, and we focus on building great teams and keeping our employees happy. We promote from within and offer medical, dental and vision coverage and a 401K match along with generous PTO! We’re looking for a fully trained Ophthalmic Technician 3 with two years minimum of refracting experience and COT certification, that is passionate and empathetic to join our team as Ophthalmic Techs. Our Techs are responsible for all the pre-exam elements of the patient visit. This includes gathering and documenting patient information and history and conducting routine and ancillary patient testing. You’ll play a vital role in the patients experience with OCLI and in helping our Dr’s to diagnose and treat eye disorders.

Requirements

Ability to work with all specialties and perform all ancillary tasks
Two years minimum of refracting experience
Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or equivalent
At least 3 years of experience in an ophthalmic setting
Excellent communicator – both verbally and written
Outgoing, you love the idea of interacting with patients everyday
Comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patients needs
Dependable problem solver – you’re the one people call to keep cool in stressful situations
Positive, can-do attitude and work well in collaborative environments
Flexible – you roll with the punches and easily accept change
Regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Frequently required to sit
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories

Responsibilities

Test and record patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes and collect and process specimens for testing
Triage emergency cases appropriately into physicians’ schedule and maintain patient flow
Prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed
Perform first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions
Utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and to maintain confidentiality at all times