Traveling Optometric/Ophthalmic Technician - 3-5 days/wk QS/BK/BX
- Visualize LLC
- Hybrid (New York, NY, USA)
Job Description
Job description
Optometric Technician 3-5 days/wk QS/BK/BX
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for Optometric Technicians to do Retinal Imaging. The work sites are at various nursing homes in Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens counties and surrounding areas. The candidate must be willing and able to work at different sites and have their own vehicle to commute to/form work-sites. Must be willing to travel up to an hour away from your home base. We reimburse for mileage, gas and pay for tolls.
We’re looking for reliable, motivated and well-rounded candidates to join our team. If you are interested in eye care, take pride in providing great service, like working in a healthcare facility environment and think of each detail as important, you’re the right candidate for this position!
We currently have openings for 3-5 days per week between Sunday-Friday. Hours are from 8AM to 3PM or 9AM to 4PM approximately.
An eye care background and experience is required. We will provide proper training for the right candidate. The salary varies depending on your experience and work history.
You report directly to the Optometrist and are responsible for Retinal imaging/ Fundus photography.
Responsibilities
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Discuss & document schedule changes (cancellations/refusals/etc..) with nurses
- Prepare and clean medical instruments as needed
- Take fundus images and submit for reading by the doctor
- Organize & electronically submit all required documents to Visualize office daily
- Respond to inquiries from office staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- High School education or equivalent required
- Proven working experience as a optometric technician or similar field, required
- Degree in medical assistance (preferred but not required)
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Drive
- Working knowledge of technology and software applications
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Effective team player
- Positive, friendly, helpful & respectful disposition
- Neat and professional appearance appropriate for health care setting
- Willingness to learn on the job and to work flexible work schedule (days) is preferred
- Must have valid Driver's License & registered vehicle for daily travel
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All personnel working for us at Healthcare facilities, including this position, must provide proof of receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine to be eligible.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience
- Optometry or Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)
- Eye Care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
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Visualize LTC Eye Care provides professional, state-of-the-art vision care services to residents who reside in nursing & rehab centers throughout the New York City Metro region, including the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and Hudson Valley regions. Visualize LTC Eye Care offers everything that residents would get on a trip to the eye doctor’s office, without having them leave the facility. .
Our Optometrists and Medical Assistants travel to our client facilities and utilize state-of-the-art equipment to conduct full vision exams as well as screening for residents who may be at-risk for vision loss. Visualize LTC Eye Care provides prescription eye glasses and readers, as needed.
We take pride in our services. Our Optometrists and Medical Assistants provide care in a
warm, professional manner, with satisfied residents and their families our primary concern.
At Visualize LTC Eye Care, we are proud of our professional staff and their commitment to providing the highest quality of care to their residents.