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HealthAlliance Ophthalmologist Technician in Hawthorne, New York
Ophthalmologist Technician
Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
City/State: Hawthorne, NY
Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical
Department: Ophthalmology
Union: No
Position: Full Time
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a-5p
Shift: Day
Req #: 41670
Posted Date: Dec 16, 2024
Hiring Range: $27.08-$34.04
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Job Details:
Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting ophthalmologist with general care to patients including managing patient flow, administering diagnostic testing, documenting patient information, and performing eye exams.
Responsibilities:
Ensures detailed patient interview containing adequate case history is gained.
Instructs patients on first visit of clinic flow, tests, procedures and medications.
Assessment of visual acuity (VA) in pediatric and adult patients. This should be quantitative using tests based on LogMAR (gold standard), Snellen or Snellen equivalent.Other tests may include Allen optotype acuity measurement.
Answering patient phones calls and coordinating patient scheduling
General stocking and maintenance of clinic or workspace as well as equipment maintenance and repair
Lensometry: This is the ability to perform non-automated and automated lensometry to determine the strength of the distance, bifocal, trifocal and near add correction of spectacles
Visual fields: Ability to perform an automated visual fields as well as manual and confrontational
Measurement of intraocular pressures using multiple techniques which include applanation tonometry and other contact methods
Measurement of corrective glasses
Measurement of refractive error
Assessment of color vision
Performance of basic diagnostic tests such as corneal pachymetry
Evaluation of pupillary responses
Advanced skills in an extended Scope of Practice could include slit lamp examinations and retinoscopy
Must be willing to work with EMR and learn OCT and additional new technologies
Diagnostic testing of inpatients in the Ophthalmology hospital lane as necessary and other reasonable duties as needed to ensure smooth function of the service
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
:5+ years in ophthalmic practice, required.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, required.
Licenses / Certifications:
COT, COMT, or COA, preferred.
About Us:
WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/28169) Internal Applicant link
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