Ophthalmic Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional, friendly demeanor.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency, from basic to advanced tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Must be willing to travel between the Smithtown and Bay Shore locations.
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) is required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification is required, or the candidate must be actively enrolled with completion expected within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients and their families in a courteous, compassionate, and respectful manner.
• Review and document patient information, including chief complaints, history of present illness, review of systems, and other relevant clinical details.
• Coordinate and obtain prior authorizations for medications in accordance with insurance requirements.
• Perform pre-examination testing, including visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, extraocular muscle testing, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, angle assessment, and dilation.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic procedures, including OCT, fundus photography, IOL Master, Pentacam, A-scan, B-scan, Wave Scan/Vario, keratometry, lensometry, and visual field testing.
• Perform specialized testing as requested, including color vision screening, stereopsis, dry eye evaluations, optical biometry, and refractometry.
• Support patient flow throughout the care center.
• Scribe clinical encounters in the electronic medical record, documenting chief complaints, physician assessments, and treatment plans.
• Administer ocular medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Observe and assist during patient examinations and minor surgical procedures.
• Communicate pertinent visit information to referring physicians when appropriate.
• Track, document, and communicate laboratory results to physicians and patients promptly and accurately.
• Add diagnoses to patient charts and ensure diagnostic coding accuracy for billing.
• Open and close exam rooms, including cleaning equipment, charging devices, and securing instruments.
• Assist with clinic opening and closing duties as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and clinic policies.
• Monitor work-related communications and use collaborative tools such as Google Drive to stay informed and organized.
• Participate in ongoing training and educational activities to maintain current clinical skills and best practices.
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidential health information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Company-paid term life insurance and long-term disability
• Supplemental insurance benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Career development programs
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with company policy