Ophthalmic Technician — Patient Care & Diagnostics Pro

SightMD; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SightMD is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support physicians across our growing ophthalmic practice. You will perform administrative and clinical duties, prepare patients, and assist during minor procedures and laser treatments.

Responsibilities include pre-exam testing, visual acuity, tonometry, dilations, OCT, and assisting with post-operative instructions. This temporary position lasts 3–6 months, with potential to become permanent; rotating schedule with evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of ophthalmic technician experience.
• COA certification or enrolled within one year and completion within two years.
• Strong customer service and professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Comfortable engaging in face-to-face interactions with patients and staff.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Greet and communicate with patients and their families with care and respect.
• Initiate patient evaluations and document chief complaint and history.
• Coordinate prior authorizations for medications to ensure access.
• Perform pre-exam testing including visual acuity, tonometry, dilation.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic testing such as OCT, fundus photography, keratometry, and visual field testing.
• Assist with in-office minor surgical procedures and laser treatments.
• Complete prescription refills and document in patient chart.
• Track, document, and communicate laboratory results to physicians and patients.
• Educate patients on medications and post-operative instructions.
• Assist with contact lens fittings and lens care.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Face-to-face interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

SightMD is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support physicians across our growing ophthalmic practice. You will perform administrative and clinical duties, prepare patients, and assist during minor procedures and laser treatments.

Responsibilities include pre-exam testing, visual acuity, tonometry, dilations, OCT, and assisting with post-operative instructions. This temporary position lasts 3–6 months, with potential to become permanent; rotating schedule with evenings and weekends.