Ophthalmic Technician - Bilingual English/Spanish

SightMD Career•Deer Park, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SightMD is seeking a bilingual English/Spanish Ophthalmic Technician to assist physicians and perform a range of clinical and administrative duties. The role includes preparing patients and examination rooms, conducting routine and advanced vision and diagnostic tests, administering eye medications, maintaining ophthalmic equipment and supplies, and assisting with minor surgical and laser procedures. The technician will travel between the Deer Park and Holbrook locations; mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with company policy. The hourly pay rate is $24.50.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification, or enrollment in the certification process within one year and completion within two years of hire.
Strong customer service skills and a professional, friendly demeanor.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Comfort with face-to-face interaction with patients and staff.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Willingness to travel between the Deer Park and Holbrook locations.
Rotating schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and families with care and respect, and document patient complaints, medical history, review of systems, and other pertinent information.
Coordinate prior authorizations for medications in accordance with insurance requirements.
Perform pre-exam tests, including visual acuity, visual fields, extraocular muscle testing, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, angle assessment, and dilation.
Conduct advanced diagnostic testing, including OCT, fundus photography, IOL Master, Pentacam, A-scan, B-scan, Wave Scan/Vario, keratometry, lensometry, and visual field testing.
Perform specialized tests as requested, including color vision screening, stereopsis, dry eye testing, optical biometry, and refractometry.
Assist with in-office minor surgical procedures and laser treatments.
Complete authorized prescription refill requests and document them in patient charts.
Track, document, and communicate laboratory results promptly and accurately.
Educate patients on medication use and provide pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physicians.
Assist with contact lens fittings and instruct patients on lens insertion, removal, and care.
Manage inventory of ophthalmic supplies, pharmaceuticals, and instruments.
Inspect and assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment; report damage and coordinate repairs or replacements.
Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization and shut down and clean diagnostic testing equipment as needed.
Check and record medical refrigerator temperatures daily, monitor supply dates, and manage inventory.
Open and close exam rooms, clean equipment, charge devices, and secure instruments; assist with opening and closing the clinic as needed.
Follow safety protocols and clinic procedures, monitor and respond to work emails, and use shared tools such as Google Drive to stay informed.
Safeguard patient privacy and health information in accordance with HIPAA.
Participate in training and educational opportunities, including webinars and in-service sessions.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.