Ophthalmic Technician - OTECH#001

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Location: New York, NY 10011
Pay Rate: $32 – $36 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 5 Days/Week | 8 Hours/Day | 40 Hours/Week

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Technician supports ophthalmologists by performing preliminary eye examinations, assisting with diagnostic testing, and ensuring smooth patient flow within a fast-paced eye care clinic. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting overall clinical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary vision and diagnostic testing, including visual field assessments, ocular motility, color vision testing, and intraocular pressure measurements
• Conduct pupil evaluations for size, equality, and reaction prior to dilation
• Prepare patients for examinations and accurately obtain medical and personal history documentation
• Coordinate patient flow and assist with scheduling additional tests, imaging, and procedures
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients while addressing questions and concerns
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain ophthalmic equipment such as slit lamps, keratometers, and tonometers
• Clean, stock, and maintain examination and laboratory areas
• Sterilize instruments and assist physicians during minor procedures, laser treatments, and surgeries
• Support ophthalmologists during clinical examinations and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ophthalmic Technician Certification (required)
• Strong proficiency in spoken, written, and reading English
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.