Description
Job Title: Ophthalmic Tech I
Location: Reed Eye - Pittsford
Department: Optical
Hours Per Week: 40 hours, Full-time, 8-hour shifts
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
SUMMARY
Responsible for daily patient care and flow. Position requires a good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care, knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and use, and an ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, and supervisor is critical. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the doctor promptly and professionally in patient care.
Manage patient flow.
Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular meds.
Obtains a thorough medical, ocular, and social history and chief complaint from the patient.
Obtains visual acuity both at distance and near.
Obtains or performs ocular motility, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, and neutral-density glasses.
Performs basic color vision screening using the Ishihara or Farnsworth D-15 color vision test.
Performs specialized visual acuity testing, including a brightness acuity tester (BAT) and a potential acuity meter (PAM).
Performs imaging using diagnostic equipment: Fundus photography, external photography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Optomap Ultra-wide field.
Performs diagnostic testing using the following diagnostic equipment: Humphrey Visual Field, Corneal Topography, Lenstar, IOL Master, Specular Microscopy, Pachymetry, and Auto-refractor.
Measure the patient’s intraocular pressure using either the Goldman tonometer, Perkins tonometer or Tonopen.
Administer eye drops to patients in accordance with provider instructions, utilizing proper eye drop techniques and sterility.
Clean, stock, and prepare exam rooms.
Maintain, clean, and sterilize ophthalmic instruments.
Maintains and cleans all equipment being utilized and reports if not in working condition.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Complies with all HIPAA requirements.
Performs other duties assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
None
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION SKILLS:
None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred experience in an ambulatory medical setting but not required.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Friendly, courteous, and patient service-oriented
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 24 months of hire preferred.
Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
PAY RANGE: $20.00 - $29.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
