Job Description

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in ophthalmology? Are you ready to be part of our team of champions? If so, we are looking for a passionate Optometry Technician to join our dynamic team in downtown Manhattan. If you are strong in compliance, looking to expand your knowledge, gain valuable experience, and build meaningful relationships, we invite you to join us.! Our ideal candidate is someone who is innovative and motivated, who enjoys a fast paced work environment that thrives on passion.

Our Team

Our most trained and awarded ophthalmologists and optometrists are internationally-renowned leaders in diagnosing and treating eye diseases and work together as a team to provide efficient and effective patient service. As leading eye doctors and the best-rated doctors, we believe in the highest level of patient care.

Our practice is full of opportunity, excitement, strong minds, and great people. If you’re looking for a collaborative, people-centric environment where you can make a difference in the lives of others, you’ll fit right in.

If you want to be a part of an award winning practice, please review the responsibilities and qualifications needed below and apply.

Responsibilities:

• Performs preliminary patient screening for optometrist including, but not limited to obtaining ocular and medical history, visual acuity measuring, intraocular pressure, dilation as needed
• Diagnostic testing (OCT, Optos, VF, Oculus)
• Assists with office flow for timeliness
• Sterilizes and sets up instruments
• Maintains instruments, including troubleshooting, cleaning
• Organizes and stocks exam rooms 
• Teaching first time contact lens patients on proper insertion and removal

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1+ years of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant working in a clinical or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (knowledge of Nextech MDI is a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Experience with slit lamp microscope, and basic patient work ups.
• Working knowledge of the eye anatomy, retina disease, and ocular medications

Salary: $21-$24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Optometry

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday