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Ophthalmic Technician

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Hawthorne, NYFull-time$26.04–36.09/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$26.04–36.09/hr
Location
Hawthorne, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Ophthalmic Technician assists the ophthalmologist with patient care, including managing patient flow, administering diagnostic testing, documenting patient information, and performing eye exams. The role includes patient interviews and instruction, visual acuity and other assessments, diagnostic measurements, and coordination of scheduling. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Medical Home Clinic in Hawthorne, New York.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient InterviewingPatient InstructionVisual Acuity AssessmentLensometryVisual Field TestingTonometryGlasses MeasurementRefractionColor Vision AssessmentCorneal PachymetryPupillary AssessmentSlit Lamp ExaminationRetinoscopyElectronic Medical RecordsOptical Coherence Tomography

Qualifications

1 Year Ophthalmic PracticeHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCOT, COMT, or COA

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Ophthalmic Technician

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Hawthorne, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Medical Home Clinic

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: M-F 8:30 - 5:00

Shift: Day

Req #: 49931

Posted Date: Sep 16, 2026

Hiring Range: $26.04-$36.09

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/34119) Internal Applicant link

Job Details:

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist with general care for patients, including managing patient flow, administering diagnostic testing, documenting patient information, and performing eye exams.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures detailed patient interview containing adequate case history is gained.

  • Instructs patients on first visit of clinic flow, tests, procedures and medications.

  • Assessment of visual acuity (VA) in pediatric and adult patients. This should be quantitative using tests based on LogMAR (gold standard), Snellen or Snellen equivalent.Other tests may include Allen opto type acuity measurement.

  • Answering patient phone calls and coordinating patient scheduling

  • General stocking and maintenance of clinic or workspace as well as equipment maintenance and repair

  • Lensometry: This is the ability to perform non-automated and automated lensometry to determine the strength of the distance, bifocal, trifocal and near add correction of spectacles

  • Visual fields: Ability to perform automated visual fields as well as manual and confrontational

  • Measurement of intraocular pressures using multiple techniques, which include applanation tonometry and other contact methods.

  • Measurement of corrective glasses

  • Measurement of refractive error

  • Assessment of color vision

  • Performance of basic diagnostic tests such as corneal pachymetry

  • Evaluation of pupillary responses

  • Advanced skills in an extended Scope of Practice could include slit lamp examinations and retinoscopy

  • Must be willing to work with EMR and learn OCT and additional new technologies

  • Diagnostic testing of inpatients in the ophthalmology hospital lane as necessary and other reasonable duties as needed to ensure smooth function of the service

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

: 1 year in ophthalmic practice, required

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent, required

Licenses / Certifications:

COT, COMT, or COA, preferred

Other:

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement Savings Plan

  • Flexible Savings Account

  • Paid Time Off

  • Holidays

  • Tuition Reimbursement

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/34119) Internal Applicant link

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