Job Details
Qualifications
- Computer literacy
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Medical coding
- Medical terminology
- Ophthalmology
Job Description
**Sign On Bonus: $1000**
SUMMARY: SightMD is looking for career minded individuals to be at the heart of that vision and assist in the daily
patient care and flow of clinic activities. As the Ophthalmic Technician I/Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role as an assistant to
our physicians. Although prior medical experience is preferred, especially in the eye care field, we will provide you
with our extensive and thorough training program even if you have nothing more than a great desire to enter the
medical field for the first time.
Your schedule will vary, dependent on the operational hours of the office you are assigned to. You must have the
flexibility to work within these hours of operation, including occasional weekends, early mornings, or late
evenings as needed.
$20/hour- $23/hour based on experience
Job Duties & Essential Functions:
Greet and guide patients to examination rooms
Acquaint yourself with all new and established patients, providing plan and setting expectations for their
visit
Obtain patient medical history to include chief complaint or reason for visit, family medical history, history
of any allergies and list of current medications
Perform basic eye tests prior to physician exam and ensure patient understands what is being performed
and how they will be affected during the tests; Tests include, but are not limited to - basic vision (wall
chart), depth perception, color blindness, eye pressure, topography, autorefraction/refraction, visual
field, tear lab
Verify patients current eye prescription information
Dilate patients’ eyes using eye drops if needed for further testing
Advise patients as to who will see them following work up and testing, making them comfortable during
wait times
Maintain a smooth and seamless flow of patients to examination rooms
Renew prescription eye drops as directed by physician
Respond to patients, pharmacies, and other medical parties in a timely manner
Document all history and testing information accurately and consistently
Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical
records and by maintaining accuracy of diagnostic and procedure coding
Manage inventory supply needs for the office and verify receipt of goods
Maintain operating integrity of office equipment, troubleshooting and performing preventive
maintenance as necessary
Actively participate in continuing education by attending relevant educational classes/webinars and
staying abreast of all industry best practices
Other duties as assigned or directed by your Supervisor
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Ability to communicate professionally
Comfortable working in a medical environment as well as a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills
Strong customer service background
Computer literacy
Embody a welcoming/friendly demeanor
Open availability to work, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends when needed
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual Spanish a plus
Prior experience as a medical assistant or in medical environment, understanding of medical
terminology, and COA certification preferred but not required
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and
medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and
medical providers.
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined
by the needs of SightMD
SightMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer,
leaves of absence, compensation and training.
SightMD expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national
origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Improper interference with the ability of SightMD employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to
Experience
Required
Billing and coding experience in an EMR system
1 - 2 years: Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician I
Education
Required
High School or better