Ophthalmic Technician 1

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island•Morristown, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for passionate and empathetic people 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

Excellent communicator – both verbally and written
Outgoing, 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 is a PLUS, but not a requirement

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 equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions
Utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and maintain confidentiality at all times