Ophthalmic Technician II #Full Time

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The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors . This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

Opportunity to grow as part of the Ophthalmic Technician Career Ladder!

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Technician II provides excellent patient care from basic eye health to surgical interventions. The technicians assist the physicians in the examination and treatment of patients. Our technicians are responsible for managing patients based on the appointment types, triage phone calls, performing testing and imaging as needed, ensuring exam rooms are prepped, and other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Pre-examination of patients for all specialties across all sites. Assist physicians with in-office procedures
• Greet patients and visitors
• Responsible for patient histories, visual acuity assessment and manual refractions, anterior segment examination, applanation tonometry, pupil evaluation, confrontation field, and Amsler grid
• Perform basic diagnostic testing
• Accurate documentation and reconciliation of drug logs to ensure proper inventory
• Responsible for the sterilization and calibration of instruments
• Call triage and call processing of patient matters
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation in patient records
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 2 years of ophthalmology experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification(s), COA preferred but not required
• Experience in ophthalmic care in one or more imaging modalities
• Must demonstrate proficiency conducting basic ophthalmic pre-examinations and anterior imaging skill
• Preferred multi-specialty experience in a high-volume setting
• CPR certified preferred.
• Ability to perform refinement refraction using the Jackson-Cross cylinder method preferred.
• JCAHO certification preferred.
• Prior EMR experience preferred.

Hourly Rate Ranges: $28.13 - $33.00

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61 st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.