You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Requirements: recent experience working as an Ophthalmic Technician, completed High School diploma or GED equivalent

Location: Manhattan, NY

Shift: Mon-Fri 8-5, no weekends or evenings

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to provide excellent patient care encompassing basic eye health to surgical interventions. The role involves assisting physicians with patient examinations and treatments, managing patient appointments, triaging phone calls, performing testing and imaging as needed, and ensuring exam rooms are prepared among other duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-examination of patients for all specialties across all sites and assist physicians with in-office procedures such as lasers and minor interventions.

• Ensure excellent patient interaction by greeting and assisting patients and visitors, ensuring completion of screening processes, and PPE compliance.

• Facilitate patient visit processes to minimize unnecessary contact and enhance efficiency.

• Interpret hospital and department policies to patients and staff, enhancing understanding and positive interaction.

• Manage patient histories and perform basic diagnostic testing including visual fields, A-scans, topography, and OCT.

• Oversee documentation accuracy, drug log reconciliation, instrument sterilization, and calibration.

• Efficient triage and resolution of patient calls related to post-operative concerns, prescription requests, and medical inquiries.

• Maintain detailed patient records and ensure proactive communication through the EHR system.

• Resolve patient safety and experience concerns within the scope of training and education.

• Engage with customers by welcoming them, explaining steps, answering service questions, and fostering a supportive environment.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).

• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).

• Short Term Disability Insurance.

• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.