Ophthalmic Technician, Senior
About The Position
The Senior Ophthalmic Technician supports physicians and the Ophthalmology department by performing highly complex clinical functions under the general supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or health professional. The technician receives instructions about priorities, scheduling, and technical requirements and carries out assignments under general supervision, consulting with the licensed practitioner or health professional as needed. The role obtains baseline information and ancillary test results, records patient histories and examination findings, performs ophthalmic screening and diagnostic testing, and assists with examinations and special procedures. It also involves patient communication and education, electronic medical record documentation, preparation and maintenance of examination rooms and equipment, supply ordering, and administrative support. The technician must follow patient-flow, visit-completion, HIPAA, and OSHA protocols. The position is located in Southampton, New York, and is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posted pay range is $26.33–$32.91. Compensation is based on relevant experience, education, and market considerations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of full-time experience working in an Ophthalmology practice.
- Full working knowledge and hands-on experience with Visual Fields, Corneal Topography, IOL, OCT, A/B Scans, Fundus and External Photography, and Manifest Refractions.
- Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
- Ability to maintain effective, organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
- Computer and/or electronic medical record experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree.
- Additional years of experience working in an Ophthalmology multi-specialty practice.
- Experience working with electronic medical records.
- Ophthalmic certification.
Responsibilities
- Obtain baseline information for physicians, including ancillary testing.
- Take initial histories and document presenting complaints, past ocular history, medications, and allergies.
- Obtain and record visual acuity, refraction, color testing, lensometry, and intraocular pressure.
- Perform ancillary tests, including visual fields, corneal topography, HRT, Pentacam, IOL, OCT, A and B scans, and fundus photography.
- Place patients in examination rooms and document medications, history, and the reason for the visit in the electronic medical record.
- Perform screening procedures, including history, chief complaint, color vision, stereo, and visual acuity.
- Prepare patients and equipment for examinations and special procedures.
- Enter proposed orders into the electronic medical record for review and approval by a licensed independent provider.
- Obtain prior test results from outside laboratories, radiology providers, and physicians’ offices.
- Explain treatment procedures, eye medications, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
- Maintain ophthalmic inventory in examination rooms and order supplies as needed.
- Maintain clean examination rooms and prepare rooms after each patient and for specific procedures.
- Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, patient-flow protocols, and Visit Completion Protocol.
- Perform administrative duties as needed, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
