Ophthalmic Tech IV - Certified (Anterior)

EyeSouth Partners; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO package

Employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support physicians by collecting patient ocular health data and performing clinician-directed tests. The role involves documentation in electronic medical records, patient education, and maintaining exam room readiness in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a minimum of seven years as an ophthalmic assistant, and current IJCAHPO certifications.

Qualificações

• Minimum 7 years’ experience as an ophthalmic assistant preferred.
• Current iJCAHPO COT or COMT certification required (CRT acceptable for Retina ONLY practices).
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data on patient ocular health status.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and according to exam type, patient history or complaints.
• Enter data into electronic medical records as a medical scribe when needed.
• Educate patients regarding conditions treated and procedures performed.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and orderliness; comply with regulations and protocols.
• Coordinate clinical flow for assigned doctor and clinic space; help triage emergencies.
• Assist with prescriptions, referrals, and outside testing processes.

Conhecimentos

Ophthalmic testing

EMR data entry

Patient education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Nextech/ICP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

EyeSouth Partners is a leading physician-founded eye care organization building a premier network of clinical excellence across the nation. Based in Atlanta, we partner with respected eye care physicians to expand access to high-quality medical and surgical specialty services across 14 states.

Our 70+ affiliated practices and 400+ doctors deliver care at 280+ clinic locations and 26 ambulatory surgery centers -and we're growing. We invest in our practices with capital, operational expertise, and strategic resources so physicians and their teams can focus on what matters most exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.

We're looking for talented professionals who share our commitment to physician partnership, clinical quality, and patient-first care.

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Clinical

• Performs at a high level consistently, making fewer errors and better decisions over time
• Expert understanding of clinical workflows, constraints, and system impact
• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Assist as needed with coordinating clinical flow for assigned doctor and/or clinic space
• Able to determine if documentation supports E/M vs/ Eye Code, match applicable ICD-10 codes, and appropriately code in-office procedures based on documentation.
• Able to educate patients regarding all conditions treated and surgical procedures performed by the doctor.

Administrative

• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering; request additional inventory items as needed
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Assist with patient requested paperwork completed (FMLA, DMV, SSDI, SS); assist with Referral and outside testing/study process
• Complete electronic prescription refill related tasks including medication prior authorization process
• Assist with triage for emergency and work-in patients
• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism
• Ability to mentor others and influence policy, practice, and system improvement
• Translate complex information into clear guidance
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as an ophthalmic assistant preferred
• Current iJCAHPO COT or COMT certification required (CRT acceptable for Retina ONLY practices)
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.