Ophthalmic Technician - Upper East Side

Summary of Position

Assist the physician with daily patient care, communication, and workflow. Specific tasks include but are not limited to taking patient histories, administering tests, scribing, and performing a variety of clinical and patient services.

• Obtain patient history and charts procedures in the electronic medical records.
• Perform and record visual acuities, color vision, stereopsis test, auto refractometer readings, blood pressure as directed by ophthalmologist.
• Order new/replacement lenses based on prescription.
• Handle patient questions during visits and via phone, providing advice and resolving problems in consultation with ophthalmologist.
• Maintain, calibrate, clean, and sterilize ophthalmic instruments and equipment as indicated.
• Assist physicians in performing in-office ophthalmic procedures.
• Transcribe physician's dictation into patient electronic medical record, as directed by the physician, according to local, state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary.
• Ensure medication and treatment items are not expired.
• Educate patients on ocular conditions and ocular care.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal ophthalmic training preferred
• Some college coursework, preferably including basic anatomy and medical terminology courses (P)
  Current Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification as COA, COT, or CMOT. (Required within 12 months of hire) preferred

• One to two years’ experience in an eye care environment
• Prior experience with ophthalmic testing and scribing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, organization ability, time management and the ability to effectively prioritize work
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and documentation
• Proficiency with computer use, especially an electronic medical record
• Knowledge of medical terminology, particularly related to ophthalmology
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, high customer volume work environment preferred

• Requisition :
• Hiring Range: $24.50-$29.00

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