Ophthalmic Tech - Jnr

Ophthalmic Tech - JnrCompany: WMC Advanced Physician Services PCCity/State: Hawthorne, NYCategory: Allied Health Prof/TechnicalDepartment: OphthalmologyUnion: NoPosition: Full TimeHours: mon-fri 830a-5pShift: DayReq #: 46724Posted Date: Mar 03, 2026Hiring Range: $25.03-$31.47Apply NowExternal Applicant link (Internal Applicant linkJob 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:: 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 PCBenefits: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 NowExternal Applicant link (Internal Applicant linkTalent CommunitySearch Jobs Hiring Events (

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