Ophthalmic Technician

EyeSouth Partners; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to join their team in Cumming, GA. The role involves assisting ophthalmologists with patient care and conducting various eye examinations. Candidates should demonstrate clinical judgement, detail orientation, and have a high school diploma. Previous experience in ophthalmology is preferred, but training will be provided.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred but willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Assisting ophthalmologists with clinical testing.
• Performing refractometry and tonometry.
• Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures.

Skills

Accurate clinical judgement

Attention to detail

Communication

Professional demeanor

Enthusiasm

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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North Georgia Eye Associates has been a premiere eye care provider in North Georgia for over sixty years. Our locations include Gainesville, Braselton, Clayton, Cornelia, Hamilton Mill/Dacula and Cumming. With Board Certified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, we can service all our patient’s eyecare needs. Our surgery center was recognized as one of America's top ambulatory surgery centers by Newsweek in 2022. Our surgeons offer femtosecond assisted laser cataract surgery. North Georgia Eye Aesthetics offers oculoplastic and reconstructive services. We have a dedicated dry eye clinic which includes state of the art treatments including Lipiflow and IPL.. Whether your patients need an annual eye check or treatment for a specific eye condition, North Georgia Eye Associates can care for their entire family.

We are actively recruiting for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing team at North Georgia Eye Associates

If you wish to join a growing team with favorable benefits and perks, while contributing to a best-in-class organization, please apply with your resume.

SUMMARY Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual status by maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient quality eye care. The ophthalmic technician is able to effectively perform appropriate clinical testing by previous form education and or clinical experience which allows an understanding of the theory, principals of eye care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• History taking
• Visual acuity measurement
• Refractometry (measurements for the glasses prescription)
• Tonometry (measure eye pressure)
• Measure pupil size and reactivity
• Test and measure eye muscle function
• Visual field testing
• Corneal thickness measurement
• Corneal curvature measurement
• Corneal topography
• Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement
• Retinal thickness and topography
• Fluorescein angiography
• A and B-scan ultrasonography
• Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction
• Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures
• Surgical assisting
• Scribing
  
  
  

Performed other duties as assigned

• Accurate clinical judgement
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Obvious enthusiasm and interest in required
• Affable and outgoing personality with professional demeanor
• A true desire to learn
• The ability to communicate effectively to employees and patients
• Ability to make independent, accurate decisions regarding the best use of his/her time
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies in test results
• The ability to seek advice from others when accuracy is uncertain, and findings are inconsistent
• An attitude that reflects a desire to go beyond the minimum required duties
• Understanding that dependent upon need there may be instances where he/she is asked to travel to satellite offices
• Must be flexible with regards to shift ( as hours may vary and are dictated by clinic needs).
• Graduation from an accredited high school
• Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required. Will train the right candidate.
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required (Must be willing to work out of Cumming, Dacula and Gainesville offices)
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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