Ophthalmic Technician

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Ophthalmic Technician

Full Time Clinic Garden City, NY, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Ophthalmic Technician - Level 1

Employment Type: Full Time
Schedule: Day Shift | Saturday availability may be required based on office location.

Help patients see your best while building your ophthalmic career!

Your Next Career Opportunity - Spectrum Vision Partners / OCLI Vision is seeking a patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician - Level 1 to support physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centered eye care.

In this foundational clinical role, you'll support patient intake and workups, perform routine ophthalmic testing, assist with examinations and minor procedures, and help maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment. You'll work closely with physicians and the clinical team to support a positive patient experience and accurate diagnostic results.

What You'll Do

• Patient Intake & History: Verify patient identity, prepare patients for testing, and obtain and document chief complaints, ocular and medical histories, medications, allergies, and other relevant information.
• Vision & Clinical Testing: Measure and record visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception, and intraocular pressure, as appropriate to training and competency.
• Diagnostic Testing: Perform clinic testing such as visual fields, OCT, A-Scan/IOL Master, B-Scan, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, endothelial cell count, dry eye testing, auto refraction, tonometry, and lensometry as trained and assigned.
• Patient Care & Communication: Explain testing and visit steps, guide patients through appointments, assist with patient messages and escalation of urgent concerns, and communicate patient needs to the clinical team.
• Clinical Operations & Safety: Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms; maintain supplies; operate and care for diagnostic equipment; follow infection prevention protocols and universal precautions.
• Teamwork & Patient Flow: Communicate with the supervisor and clinical team to support efficient patient flow, accurate results, and a compassionate, patient-centered experience.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous customer service and/or medical experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with EMR/EHR applications preferred; NextGen is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of ocular pharmacology is preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to travel between multiple offices, as needed.
• Completion of the Ophthalmic Technician Level 1 competency checklist within 90 days of hire is required.

Get to Know Us

Spectrum Vision Partners supports OCLI Vision, one of the largest multispecialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Together, we’re committed to delivering exceptional eye care through teamwork, compassion, and a patient-first approach.

Spectrum Vision Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected status.