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Assists an Eye Center Physician and other technical support personnel to perform complex diagnostics tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problem. May provide training to lower level staff. Responsibilities 1.
Performs complex preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests; ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests; tonometry, tonography and tensilon tonography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation. 2. Directs the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician; obtains medical and personal data for patient charts; screens patients for conditions excluding ocular examination; arranges for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician; alleviates patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment. 3.
Calibrates and maintains all instruments used including, but not limited to bio-microscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp and tonometers; cleans and stocks consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed. 4. Sterilizes and sets up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assists with minor office surgery, laser treatments and operating room surgery as required. 5.
May provide training to lower level staff. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Minimum two year as a Medical Office Assistant or equivalent Some experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, preferred Compensation Statement The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.
The salary range for the role is $28.97 - $33.34 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Full time · Day shift
About the role
Assists an Eye Center Physician and other technical support personnel to perform complex diagnostics tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problem. May provide training to lower level staff.