Travel Ophthalmic Technician - $24 to $27 per hour in Poughkeepsie, NY

Ophthalmic Technician

Location : Poughkeepsie, NY

Agency : Pride Health

Pay : $24 to $27 per hour

Shift Information : 5 days x 8 hours

Start Date : ASAP

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Pride Health to find a qualified Ophthalmic Technician in Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601!

Pride Health is hiring for an  Ophthalmic Assistant to support our client's medical facility based in  Poughkeepsie, NY . This is a  local 3-month contract  opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Details :

• Demonstrates clinical competence in providing direct patient care and assisting physicians during ophthalmic examinations and procedures.
• Performs patient care duties within scope of practice, adhering to departmental standards, policies, and protocols.
• Proactively addresses patients' individual and family needs, ensuring a positive and informed experience throughout their visit.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares them for evaluation in a timely and organized manner.
• Accurately records and updates patient information, including vital signs, visual acuity, and medical history, in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Assists physicians and mid-level providers during diagnostic testing and in-office treatments.
• Performs authorized clinical procedures such as vision screening, tonometry, pupil dilation, and selected laboratory tests as directed.
• Prepares and processes e-prescriptions to pharmacies as instructed by the physician, in compliance with policy.
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains ophthalmic instruments and equipment per manufacturer and infection control guidelines.
• Processes and labels laboratory specimens appropriately, ensuring correct documentation and timely transport.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

About Pride Health

Pride Health, a minority-owned division of Pride Global, specializes in healthcare recruitment as part of an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. Offering extensive travel, local, and permanent allied health employment opportunities across the U.S., Pride Health connects you with top healthcare organizations, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on the way the world lives and heals.

Pride offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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