Ophthalmic Technician
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Less than a 5-minute walk from the E/F/M/R subway and LIRR.
Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours/week |
Seniority:
Entry level |
Location:
Forest Hills, NY
Compensation:
$21–$28/hour. Starting rate depends on prior clinical experience. Certified technicians start higher.
Benefits:
PTO, 401(k) match, and additional benefits depending on position and experience.
The Role
All team members work directly with the doctors during patient examinations, testing, and clinical care. You'll be trained to work up patients and perform diagnostic testing. No prior experience needed; everything is taught here. Duties are tailored to each person's abilities, experience, and the needs of the practice.
What You'll Do
All team members:
Assist the doctors directly during patient examinations, testing, and clinical care
Take comprehensive patient histories
Assist with pre- and postoperative care for surgical patients
Additional responsibilities, based on training and ability:
Operating advanced imaging, including OCT, ERG, UBM, B-scan, and widefield fundus photography
Conducting diagnostic testing, including autorefraction, lensometry, visual acuity, visual fields, aberrometry, corneal topography, biometry, and specular microscopy
Documenting patient encounters in real time as a medical scribe
What You'll Gain
For more than 20 years, we have trained and mentored gap-year and pre-health students who have gone on to medical school, optometry school, PA school, nursing school, pharmacy school, and residency programs.
Hands-on clinical experience from your first weeks
Direct mentorship from a fellowship-trained specialist
Exposure to neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, cataract surgery, and comprehensive eye care
Experience with advanced ophthalmic technology and a diverse specialty patient population
Requirements
Authorization to work in the United States
Patient-focused attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn
For scribing duties: typing speed of at least 60 WPM
Preferred
Previous healthcare experience
Bilingual ability, especially Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages
Pre-health coursework
EyenamicsNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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