Ophthalmic Technician Position Available In Albany, New York

Ophthalmic Technician Perlmutter Eye Center Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $20 – $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off On-the-job training Employee discount Bereavement leave Qualifications Anatomy knowledge Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Customer service Ophthalmology Patient service High school diploma or GED Ophthalmology experience Patient care EMR systems Medical terminology Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in assisting ophthalmologists with patient care and ensuring a smooth workflow within the practice. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient service in a clinical environment. Duties Informing patients of the purpose of all tests and procedures performed and how they will be affected during the tests Obtaining patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications Performing accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include: Performing OCTs, IOL Master, Topography/Topographer, Fundus photos on an optos camera, HFA testing, Pachymetry Performing refractions Goldmann tonometry/Icare Neutralizing glasses prescription Scribing/accurately documentation exam Submitting refills of medications Submitting prior authorizations for medications Assisting in minor surgeries if needed by MD Sterilizing instruments Cleaning, stocking, opening/closing of exam and work up rooms Maintaining clean work area and patient areas Helping and answering questions of other staff members Disposing of biohazard waste and sharps Using paper and electronic medical records systems Determining which patient should be next to be taken from the waiting room and to have testing initiated. Escort all patients from the waiting room for the data collection. Following testing, advise the patient as to who will see them next and make them comfortable during the wait. Maintaining a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required Communicating with coworkers to facilitate proper patient flow Checking calibration of equipment, performing quality checks, and make adjustments or calls for service as necessary Skills & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (required) At least 1-2 years of Ophthalmology experience (preferred) Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) designation (preferred) Excellent communication and customer service skills Willingness to learn all aspects of the above job description, including Testing equipment Basic skills and understanding of: Anatomy, Medical terminology specific to ophthalmology (QD, BID, OD, OS, OU, Etc), OCT, HVF, Optos, AR, reading glasses, Knowledge of EMR systems Join our team as an Ophthalmic Technician and contribute to providing exceptional eye care services while growing your skills in a supportive environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 – $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account On-the-job training Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

Ophthalmology Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No nights

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

ophthalmology technician : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) designation (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Albany, NY 12208 (Required)

Work Location:

In person