Part Time Senior Ophthalmic Tech - Travel

Travel Required to Multiple Locations - Travel Bonus Available (Smithtown, Little Neck, Bethpage, Babylon, Rockville Centre)

About the role

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. With over 127 eye care providers and 60 locations, we are committed to delivering unparalleled services. The Senior Ophthalmic Technician will support Oculoplastic physicians in delivering high-quality eye care, managing patient flow, coordinating administrative tasks, and performing phone triage under physician guidance.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients and their families courteously and compassionately to ensure a positive experience.
• Review and document patient information, including chief complaints, history of present illness, review of systems, and other clinical details.
• Coordinate and obtain prior authorizations for medications in accordance with insurance requirements.
• Perform comprehensive pre-examination testing, including visual acuity (with pinhole and glare), confrontational visual fields, extraocular muscle testing, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, angle assessment, and dilation.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic procedures such as OCT, fundus photography, IOL Master, Pentacam, A-scan, B-scan, Wave Scan/Vario, keratometry, lensometry, and visual field testing.
• Perform specialized testing, including color vision screening, stereopsis, dry eye evaluations, optical biometry, and refractometry.
• Support efficient patient flow throughout the care center to optimize clinical operations.
• Accurately scribe clinical encounters in the electronic medical record, documenting chief complaints, physician assessments, and treatment plans.
• Administer ocular medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Observe and assist during patient examinations and minor surgical procedures.
• Communicate pertinent visit information to referring physicians when appropriate.
• Track, document, and communicate laboratory results to physicians and patients promptly.
• Add diagnoses to patient charts and ensure accuracy of diagnostic coding for proper billing.
• Open and close exam rooms daily, including cleaning equipment, charging devices, and securing instruments.
• Assist with clinic opening and closing duties as needed.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and clinic policies.
• Monitor work-related communications and utilize collaborative tools such as Google Drive.
• Participate in ongoing training and educational activities to maintain up-to-date clinical skills.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient privacy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• 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.
• Proficient in computer use, ranging from basic to advanced tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification required, or candidate must be actively enrolled with completion expected within two (2) years of hire.

Schedule

• Rotating schedule – including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Travel required between Smithtown, Little Neck, Bethpage, Babylon, and Rockville Centre locations. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate: $30

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 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