Senior Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe (Great Neck and Bellmore)

Overview Overview:

Great Neck and Bellmore:

This is a senior clinical position that oversees our staff while working side by side with our providers. The office culture is team-work oriented. We are looking for an individual who can provide leadership and mentorship to junior ophthalmic technicians, help with workflow coordination, supports physician scheduling efficiency, and contributes to staff training and quality improvement initiatives. Strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, clinical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced ophthalmic environment are essential. Duties Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment for distance vision and near vision with and without correction, reconciling patients medical history and medications to reflect accurately and update accordingly for each exam visit. Chief complaint detailed, review patient's ocular medications and when last instilled. Eye Dominance Perform lensometry, auto-refraction and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, tonopen , and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), Set up procedures as instructed by physician Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart. Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre and post-operative instructions as directed by physician. Conduct inventory of instrument supply on a regular basis. Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment and with ordering of supplies. Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing. Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement as necessary. Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers. Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines. Patient flow and Flag system Requirements Proven experience in ophthalmology with a strong understanding of ophthalmic disease states. Minimum 2 years of ophthalmology experience Familiarity with EMR systems for documentation and scheduling. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing clinic workflows.

Pay:

$35.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Bereavement leave Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person