Ophthalmic Technician / Assistant / Medical Scribe (Gap Year Welcome)
EyenamicsNY · Forest Hills, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Join EyenamicsNY, a collaborative ophthalmology and optometry practice in Forest Hills. We hire both gap-year students and career technicians, and we train from scratch. You'll work alongside experienced optometrists and Dr. Robert Rothstein, a fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma specialist.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Less than a 5-minute walk from the E/F/M/R subway and LIRR.Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours/week | Seniority: Entry level | Location: Forest Hills, NY Compensation: $21–$28/hour. Starting rate depends on prior clinical experience. Certified technicians start higher. Benefits: PTO, 401(k) match, and additional benefits depending on position and experience.The RoleAll team members work directly with the doctors during patient examinations, testing, and clinical care. You'll be trained to work up patients and perform diagnostic testing. No prior experience needed; everything is taught here. Duties are tailored to each person's abilities, experience, and the needs of the practice.What You'll DoAll team members:Assist the doctors directly during patient examinations, testing, and clinical careTake comprehensive patient historiesAssist with pre- and postoperative care for surgical patientsAdditional responsibilities, based on training and ability:Operating advanced imaging, including OCT, ERG, UBM, B-scan, and widefield fundus photographyConducting diagnostic testing, including autorefraction, lensometry, visual acuity, visual fields, aberrometry, corneal topography, biometry, and specular microscopyDocumenting patient encounters in real time as a medical scribeWhat You'll GainFor more than 20 years, we have trained and mentored gap-year and pre-health students who have gone on to medical school, optometry school, PA school, nursing school, pharmacy school, and residency programs. xzbcwsv Hands-on clinical experience from your first weeksDirect mentorship from a fellowship-trained specialistExposure to neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, cataract surgery, and comprehensive eye careExperience with advanced ophthalmic technology and a diverse specialty patient populationRequirementsAuthorization to work in the United StatesPatient-focused attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learnFor scribing duties: typing speed of at least 60 WPMPreferredPrevious healthcare experienceBilingual ability, especially Spanish, Mandarin, or other languagesPre-health courseworkEyenamicsNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Less than a 5-minute walk from the E/F/M/R subway and LIRR.Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours/week | Seniority: Entry level | Location: Forest Hills, NY Compensation: $21–$28/hour. Starting rate depends on prior clinical experience. Certified technicians start higher. Benefits: PTO, 401(k) match, and additional benefits depending on position and experience.The RoleAll team members work directly with the doctors during patient examinations, testing, and clinical care. You'll be trained to work up patients and perform diagnostic testing. No prior experience needed; everything is taught here. Duties are tailored to each person's abilities, experience, and the needs of the practice.What You'll DoAll team members:Assist the doctors directly during patient examinations, testing, and clinical careTake comprehensive patient historiesAssist with pre- and postoperative care for surgical patientsAdditional responsibilities, based on training and ability:Operating advanced imaging, including OCT, ERG, UBM, B-scan, and widefield fundus photographyConducting diagnostic testing, including autorefraction, lensometry, visual acuity, visual fields, aberrometry, corneal topography, biometry, and specular microscopyDocumenting patient encounters in real time as a medical scribeWhat You'll GainFor more than 20 years, we have trained and mentored gap-year and pre-health students who have gone on to medical school, optometry school, PA school, nursing school, pharmacy school, and residency programs. xzbcwsv Hands-on clinical experience from your first weeksDirect mentorship from a fellowship-trained specialistExposure to neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, cataract surgery, and comprehensive eye careExperience with advanced ophthalmic technology and a diverse specialty patient populationRequirementsAuthorization to work in the United StatesPatient-focused attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learnFor scribing duties: typing speed of at least 60 WPMPreferredPrevious healthcare experienceBilingual ability, especially Spanish, Mandarin, or other languagesPre-health courseworkEyenamicsNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Details
| Company | EyenamicsNY |
| Location | Forest Hills, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | healthcare |
| Experience | permanent |