What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Long Island Ophthalmic Concepts?
Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe (Great Neck and Bellmore)
Job Title
Ophthalmic Technician
Overview: Great Neck and Bellmore: The most important note to understand about this position is that we, at LIOC, are completely willing to train someone who has the desire to learn. The responsibilities you will read below are small insights into the day-to-day job in the office. Nothing listed here, is hard to learn. Everything is obtainable if you are interested in learning. The office culture is team-work oriented. If you have a passion for the health care industry, but don't know where to start, I encourage you to apply. Know that you will be very hands on with patients, and you will be required to learn a lot in a short period of time. The lessons learned are invaluable, and the willingness to learn is of upmost importance.
Job Responsibilities
- 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, insuring 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
Job Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and experience:
- High school diploma.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.
- One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or completion of on-the-job training upon hiring.
- Position requires a great deal of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Employee must comply by HIPPA guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality.
About us
Long Island Ophthalmic Concepts (LIOC) is a premier ophthalmology practice of board-certified ophthalmologists and surgeons. Their highly trained team works out of offices in Bellmore, Great Neck, and Huntington.
Long Island Ophthalmic Concepts is one of the last family-owned practices on Long Island. It’s a private practice group that operates in a densely populated community, where it’s often difficult to have close doctor-patient relationships.
Providers treat all patients like family, keeping in constant touch with them. The LIOC team offers exceptional, high-quality, comprehensive eye care to patients 12 and older. Their offices provide warm, welcoming environments.
Learn more: www.liocny.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Medical Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Have you received the Covid 19 Vaccination?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Clinical Technician: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25