Ophthalmic Technician

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ophthalmic Technician.

In this role, the successful candidate Tests and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease: Tests patient s far acuity near acuity peripheral vision depth perception and color perception to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease Examines eye using slit lamp for abnormalities of cornea and anterior and posterior chambers Applies drops to anesthetize dilate or medicate eyes Measures intraocular pressure of eyes glaucoma test Tests patient s field of vision including central and peripheral vision for defects and charts test results on graph paper Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician

Job Responsibilities:

All Patient Correspondence including but not limited to: Disability Forms Patient Education Surgical Consent Forms

Performs other duties as assigned

Performs all aspects of visual acuity testing and Visual Field Testing

Completes Medical History Lensometry Auto Refracting Pam Testing Glare Testing

Slit Lamp Examinations

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required Five 5 or more years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in a retina practice preferred Certified Ophthalmic Assistant COA from a Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel JCAHPO approved institutional course preferred or working towards obtaining certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferable 5 years experience in Retina Practice Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $45,916.00 - $60,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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