Ophthalmic Technician - Part Time

SightMD Career•Toms River, NJ

10d•$22

About The Position

Start strong, stay strong! Join our winning team and receive our Stay and Thrive 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, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. With over 127 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification required or enrolled within one year and completion within two years of hire
Strong customer service skills with a professional and friendly demeanor.
Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
Skilled in problem-solving with strong attention to detail.
Comfortable engaging in face-to-face interactions with patients and staff.
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Patient Interaction & Clinical Intake Greet and communicate with patients and their families in a manner consistent with caring and respect.
Initiate patient evaluations by accurately documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent information.
Coordinate and obtain prior authorizations for medications in accordance with insurance requirements to ensure timely patient access to prescribed treatments.
Perform pre-exam testing, including visual acuity assessment (with pinhole and glare testing), confrontational visual fields, extraocular muscle testing, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, angle assessment, and dilation.
Conduct advanced diagnostic testing such as OCT, fundus photography, IOL Master, Pentacam, A-scan, B-scan, Wave Scan/Vario, keratometry, lensometry, and visual field testing.
Perform specialized testing 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 prescription refill requests as authorized by the physician, ensuring proper documentation in the patient chart.
Track, document, and communicate laboratory results to physicians and patients promptly, ensuring accuracy and continuity of care.
Educate patients on the use of medications and provide pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by the physician.
Assist with contact lens fittings and provide patient instruction on insertion, removal, and lens care.
Maintain and manage inventory of ophthalmic supplies, pharmaceuticals, and instruments.
Inspect and assist with the maintenance of clinical examination equipment, report damage, coordinate repairs, and request replacements as necessary.
Assist with cleaning surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization.
Properly shut down and clean diagnostic testing equipment as needed.
Check and record medical refrigerator temperatures daily; monitor supply dates and manage inventory accordingly.
Open and close exam rooms daily, including cleaning equipment, charging devices, and securing instruments.
Assist with opening and closing the clinic as needed.
Follow all safety protocols and clinic procedures.
Monitor and respond to work emails; utilize shared tools such as Google Drive to stay informed throughout the workday.
Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of all health information.
Participate in training and educational opportunities, including webinars and in-service sessions, to remain current with best practices.
Perform additional duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor.