Job Description
Job Description
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:
The Surgical Services Support Specialist provides essential support across all areas of the facility, including the surgical environment. Responsibilities include assisting with equipment during procedures, maintaining safety and infection control standards, supporting room turnover, patient transport, and supply preparation. The role also manages inventory, processes orders, coordinates with vendors, and ensures equipment readiness throughout the facility.
Job Duties & Essential Functions:
- Assist physicians with equipment during laser procedures.
- Document procedural details, laser settings, and patient responses; maintain accurate, confidential patient records and communicate with staff.
- Adhere to infection control protocols, confirm patient information during surgical time-outs, and ensure patient safety.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laser and procedural area.
- Make timely, informed decisions during procedures and support activities.
- Safely escort and transport patients to designated areas.
- Assist with Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety Rounds to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Support turnover and preparation of operating and procedure rooms, maintaining cleanliness and readiness.
- Receive, unpack, and verify shipments according to protocols.
- Assemble and prepare supplies and equipment for upcoming procedures.
- Oversee facility inventory, including restocking and monitoring oxygen and compressed air tanks.
- Manage inventory counts, report recalls, and coordinate equipment repairs.
- Process purchase orders and invoices; manage vendor relations, contract compliance, and back-order communication.
- Compile quality improvement reports, maintain documentation, handle product recalls and vendor returns, and conduct monthly inventory counts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current BLS certification
- Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
- Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within an ASC setting
Work Schedule:
- Rotating Schedule – including days, evenings, and weekends
Salary Range:
- $27.00 - $29.00 to commensurate with experience
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