Ophthalmic Technician - Part Time

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MD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. With over 127 eye care providers and 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. We are actively seeking teammates eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition spanning more than 50 years.

As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a vital role as an assistant to our physicians. You will be cross trained to perform a range of administrative and clinical duties, including preparing patients, preparing examination rooms, performing basic vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments, and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.

• Greet and communicate with patients and their families in a manner consistent with caring and respect.
• Initiate patient evaluations by accurately documenting chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent information.
• Coordinate and obtain prior authorizations for medications in accordance with insurance requirements to ensure timely patient access to prescribed treatments.

• Perform pre‑exam testing: visual acuity assessment (pinhole, glare), confrontational visual fields, extra‑ocular muscle testing, pupil evaluation, tonometry, angle assessment, and dilation.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic testing: OCT, fundus photography, IOL Master, Pentacam, A‑scan, B‑scan, Wave Scan/Vario, keratometry, lensometry, visual field testing.
• Perform specialized testing as requested: color vision screening, stereopsis, dry eye testing, optical biometry, refractometry.

• Assist with in‑office minor surgical procedures and laser treatments.
• Complete prescription refill requests as authorized by the physician, ensuring proper documentation.
• Track, document, and communicate laboratory results to physicians and patients promptly.
• Educate patients on medication use and provide pre‑ and post‑operative instructions.
• Assist with contact lens fittings and instruct patients on insertion, removal, and lens care.

• Maintain and manage inventory of ophthalmic supplies, pharmaceuticals, and instruments.
• Inspect and assist with the maintenance of clinical examination equipment, report damage, coordinate repairs, and request replacements.
• Assist with cleaning surgical instruments for sterilization.
• Properly shut down and clean diagnostic testing equipment as needed.
• Check and record medical refrigerator temperatures daily; monitor supply dates and manage inventory accordingly.

• Open and close exam rooms daily, including cleaning equipment, charging devices, and securing instruments.
• Assist with opening and closing the clinic as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and clinic procedures.
• Monitor and respond to work emails; utilize shared tools such as Google Drive to stay informed.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring confidentiality.

• Participate in training and educational opportunities, including webinars and in‑service sessions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification required or enrolled within one year and completed within two years of hire.
• Strong customer service skills with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and multitasking abilities.
• Skilled in problem‑solving with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable engaging in face‑to‑face interactions with patients and staff.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Rotating schedule – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and…