Ophthalmic Tech - Jnr Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC City/State: Hawthorne, NY Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical Department: Ophthalmology Union: No Position: Full Time Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30a-5p Shift: Day Req #: 43129 Posted Date: May 19, 2025 Hiring Range: $25.03-$31.47 Apply Now External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29404) Internal Applicant link Job Details: Job Summary: Responsible for assisting ophthalmologists with general care of patients, including managing patient flow, administering diagnostic testing, documenting patient information, and performing eye exams. Responsibilities: + Ensures detailed patient interviews 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 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 patients in the ophthalmology hospital lane as necessary and other reasonable duties as needed to ensure smooth function of the service Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: : 1 year in ophthalmic practice, required. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Licenses / Certifications: COT, COMT, or COA, preferred. Other: 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 Apply Now External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29404) Internal Applicant link Talent Community Search Jobs Hiring Events (https://wmchealthjobs.org/job-events-list/)