Apply on Employer Site

OCLI Vision · 2 weeks ago

Ophthalmic Technician

East Hanover, NJ

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20/hr - $23/hr

2+ years exp

OCLI Vision is a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology network in the U.S. They are seeking a fully trained Ophthalmic Technician 2 who is passionate and empathetic to join their team. This role involves conducting pre-exam elements of patient visits, gathering patient information, and assisting ophthalmologists with procedures.

Health CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

You’ll test and record patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception

You’ll apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes and collect and process specimens for testing

You’ll triage emergency cases appropriately into physicians’ schedule and maintain patient flow

You’ll prepare patient and procedure room and assist ophthalmologist with procedures as needed

You’ll perform first level maintenance on equipment and notify the office manager of any equipment malfunctions

You will be expected to utilize, as appropriate, infection control techniques and universal precautions, and to maintain confidentiality at all times

Qualification

Refracting experienceOcular pharmacology knowledgePatient interactionCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam collaborationFlexibility

Required

Fully trained Ophthalmic Technician 2

Two years minimum of refracting experience

Ability to work with all specialties and perform all ancillary tasks

Excellent communicator – both verbally and written

Outgoing and loves the idea of interacting with patients every day

Comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to patients' needs

Dependable problem solver – able to keep cool in stressful situations

Positive, can-do attitude and works well in collaborative environments

Flexible – able to roll with the punches and easily accept change

Regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Frequently required to sit

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Preferred

Knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories