Job Description

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in Retina? Are you ready to be part of our team of champions? If so, we are looking for a passionate Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing Midtown team at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (VRMNY). If you are strong in compliance, looking to expand your knowledge, gain valuable experience, and build meaningful relationships, I invite you to join our team.  Our ideal candidate is someone who is innovative and motivated, who enjoys a fast paced work environment that thrives on passion.

About VRMNY

The most trained and awarded ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally-renowned leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases, who work together as a team to provide efficient and effective patient service. As leading eye doctors and the best-rated retina specialists, we believe in highest level of patient care.

We serve as the largest retina practice in the New York Metropolitan area conveniently located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester. VRMNY 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 screening  for physicians review including, but not limited to obtaining ocular and medical history, visual acuity measuring,, applanation tonometry, pupil and basic motility assessment.
• Responsible for diagnostic testing (OCT, Optos,HVF, IOL Master)
• Assists with office flow 
• Sterilizes and sets up instruments; assists with minor office procedures.
• Maintains  instruments used including, but not limited to bio-microscopes, lensometer, tangent screen 
• Organizes and stocks consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant working in a clinical or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (former experience with Nextech is a plus)
•  Familiarity with medical terminology 
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 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:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday