Sr. Ophthalmic Technician

Description $1,000.00 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 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 Senior 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. The Senior Ophthalmic Technician is more directly involved with patient care and assisting the physician during and after the exam, to include assistance with minor surgical procedures and a higher level of documentation after the appointment. Job Duties & Essential Functions: Meet and greet patients. Assist the physician with patient care and minor procedures. Perform vision and ocular tests, explaining procedures to patients. Document exam details and physician findings in the electronic chart. Ensure patient understanding of all instructions. Precept and train fellow technicians. Prepare, maintain, and clean treatment rooms and ophthalmic instruments. Report equipment malfunctions. Perform ancillary testing and document results. Administer medications according to compliance standards. Maintain inventory and assist with equipment upkeep. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills Strong customer service skills Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends Ability to stand for long periods of time Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or one (1) year of specialized ophthalmic experience. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification preferred or enrolled within twelve (12) months of hire and completion within two (2) years of hire. Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) required or completion within 45 days of hire Work Schedule: Rotating Schedule - including evenings and weekends Hourly Pay Rate: $27.50 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: 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 All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at peopleservices@sightgrowthpartners.com.