Ophthalmic Technician

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

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in North Georgia is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join their team. The role involves assisting ophthalmologists with clinical tasks, ensuring high-quality patient care, and performing various eye measurements. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn, with training available for those without prior experience.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be flexible with regards to shift as hours may vary.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred but will train the right candidate.
• Dependable transportation required for travel to other offices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual status.
• Perform clinical testing and assist with in-office procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while interacting with patients.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Enthusiasm for Learning

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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)

Company Benefits

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.