Ophthalmic Technician

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Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Ophthalmology Group at MSK is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team! In this role, you’ll play an important part in supporting high-quality ophthalmic care and creating a positive experience for our patients.

Role Overview:

• Perform specific technical ophthalmologic diagnostic procedures and tests under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or the attending ophthalmologist. Tests include visual acuity, fundus photography, OCT scans, visual field testing, slit lamp photography, ultrasound and UBM scans

• You will also carry out additional activities necessary to provide for the personal needs, comfort and safety of patients and their families

• Maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment and orient patients and families to the clinical area

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 full year of recent experience supporting ophthalmic procedures

• COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) preferred

• Excellent communication and Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Core Skills:

• Emotionally intelligent and enjoy working with a diverse patient population

• Happiest when you are helping others and find joy in providing service patients

• Reliable and dedicated professional with an excellent work ethic

• Strong decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the operations moving forward

• Resourceful, securing, and deploying resources effectively and efficiently

• Resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstacles

Additional Information:

• Location: 160 East 53rd Street, New York, NY

• Shift: 8-hour flex shift 8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm; Monday through Friday

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