Ophthalmic Technician - Mineola, United States - Gentile Retina

Description

Ophthalmic Technician, Mineola (Nassau County) (Part-time)

For Premier Private Ophthalmology Office in Mineola, Long Island , adjacent to Long Island Railroad, Mineola Station and NYU Winthrop University Hospital with affiliated practice in the NYC, East Village (close to Stuyvesant Town / Union Square/ less than 1 block to L train), Both offices are beautiful, newly renovated with a positive vibe and teaching environment.

Clinical Experience Bar None. Over one year minimum job commitment preferred. Gentile Retina has a track record of helping some of the most successful pre-med, pre-nursing, pre-optometry, pre-physician assistant students achieve their career goals. Premier Private Ophthalmology practice located on Long Island in Mineola, with additional office in East Village, NYC. We are looking for a one of a kind individual destined for success, someone who is going into healthcare for the right reasons and loves to help people. Days needed include Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri, with Fridays a priority. Typical shift would be 8:00/9:00AM to 4:00/6:00PM.

Job Responsibilities include

• Perform technical workups, patient histories and testing.

• Promptly and professionally assists the physician in patient care.

• Perform technical workups, patient histories and testing.

• Maintain and clean all equipment being used.

• Return phone calls to patients, pharmacies, and other medical practices in a timely manner.

• Scribe as needed (Prior medical scribing experience preferred).

• Assist in minor surgery/lasers.

• After training ability to accurately perform: refractions, tonometry, visual fields, topography, OCT, IOL Master/A-scans, B-Scans, fundus photos, wave scans and any other related testing.

• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.

• Keep supplies ready with inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities (independent study courses, attend webinars & seminars, etc).

Preferred Skills:

• Great hospitality skills with patients

• Maintain a professional appearance (scrubs required)

• IT proficiency expected in a completely computerized office

• Knowledge of content creation – social media, podcast, and video production expertise a plus

• Having the ability to fill in and willing to learn other skills as ophthalmic technician is a plus.

Job Type: Part-time

Required experience: Great attitude and a love for patient care.