Ophthalmic Tester

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island•South Valley Stream, NY

13d

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 fantastic benefits and PTO! We’re looking for a Testing Technician that is 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

You have one-year certificate from college or technical school; minimum two years experience as an ophthalmic assistant or equivalent combination of education and experience.
You are CPR Certified
You’re an excellent communicator – both verbally and written
You’re outgoing, you love the idea of interacting with patients everyday
You’re comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patients needs
You’re a dependable problem solver – you’re the one people call to keep cool in stressful situations
You have a positive, can-do attitude and work well in collaborative environments
You’re flexible – you roll with the punches and easily accept change
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

You’re 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

Tests and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease
Performs and records initial history; including present/chief complaint, past ocular history, family history, systemic illness, medications, allergies and drug reactions
Tests and records patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test), excluding applanation
Performs ancillary test such as lensometry, corneal topography, A scans, B scans, keratometry, fundus photography, slit lamp photography, specular misoscopy, and visual fields, (including central and peripheral vision); records results
Transcribes physician's dictation into patient chart when applicable
Knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
Collects and processes specimens for appropriate laboratory testing
Prepares and stocks exam rooms; assists with exam
Triages emergency cases appropriately into physician’s schedule, maintains patient flow
Prepares patient and procedure room; assists ophthalmologist with in office procedures
Performs first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment and notifies office manager of any equipment malfunctions
Utilizes as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions
Performs other tests and measurements as requested by Ophthalmologist
Maintains confidentiality and professional demeanor at all times