Ophthalmic Technician

Optum NY, is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10am - 6pm, Tuesday 11-7pm , Friday 8am - 4pm . Saturday or Sunday per month.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine tests, including visual acuity, auto-refractor, and visual field
• Complete eye exam and check eyeglass prescription
• Operating and maintaining equipment, such as automated visual field analyzers and optical coherence tomography (OCT) machines
• Providing patients with educational materials and explanations of results
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Obtain prior authorizations as necessary
• Assist with other specialties within the suite as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent experience
• Customer service experience and solid computer skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Open 5 days a week, Monday through Friday and 1 Sunday per month, Candidate would have 2 days off
• Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ophthalmic Technician experience
• Operated OCT  &IOL
• Perform Visual Field for Glacoma
• Perform eye pressure - Tonopen

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.