- Greet and guide patients to examination rooms
- Obtain patient medical history to include chief complaint or reason for visit, family medical history, history of any allergies and list of current medications
- Perform basic eye tests prior to physician exam and ensure patient understands what is being performed and how they will be affected during the tests; Tests include, but are not limited to - basic vision (wall chart), depth perception, color blindness, eye pressure, topography, autorefraction/refraction, visual field, tear lab
- Verify patients current eye prescription information
- Dilate patients' eyes using eye drops if needed for further testing
- Perform advanced eye tests, including but not limited to: OCT (pictures of the retina layers), Fundus photos(picture of the back of the eye), IOLMaster (measures the length of the eye), Pentacam (measures the tissue properties of the cornea), A-Scan and B Scan (sonogram of the eye), and WaveScan (creates a digital "fingerprint" of vision prior to surgery)
- Advise patients as to who will see them following work up and testing, making them comfortable during wait times
- Renew prescription eye drops as directed by physician
- Document all history and testing information accurately and consistently
- Understand and maintain HIPAA regulations
- Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year experience as an Ophthalmic Technician I or Medical Assistant
- Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
- Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Bilingual Spanish a plus
- Prior experience as a medical assistant or in medical environment, understanding of medical terminology, and COA certification
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
- Rotating Schedule – including days, evenings, and weekends
- $22.00
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Plan - 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Career Development Programs
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Description
Job Description
Job Description** $1,000 Sign-On Bonus**
A career that changes lives.
SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. With over 75 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.
Position Summary:
As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a vital role as an assistant to our physicians. You will be cross trained to perform a range of administrative and clinical duties. These duties include preparing the patient to see the physician, preparing examination rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.
Job Duties & Essential Functions:
Required Qualifications:
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Benefits:
We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients.
All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.
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