Ophthalmic Technician

Job Title: 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: $25.03-$31.47 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 interviews containing adequate case history. Instruct 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 Optotype 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: One (1) year in ophthalmic practice, required Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required Licenses / Certifications: COT, COMT or COA, preferred Other: 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 WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or older), marital status, genetic information or carrier status, disability (mental or physical), citizenship status, pregnancy, military service or veteran status, arrest or criminal accusation, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Academy of Ophthalmology