Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Center Of Central Georgia; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation

Training/Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Eye Center Of Central Georgia is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to support medical staff in providing exceptional care to patients. Responsibilities include conducting eye exams, assisting with procedures, and maintaining medical records. The role requires previous healthcare experience and offers benefits such as medical and dental insurance, a matching 401(k), and training opportunities. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in patient's lives and advancing eye care practices in the Southeastern United States.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a healthcare environment preferred, but not required.
• Ophthalmic Technician experience and certification is a plus.
• Adequate training will be provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Gathering medical records and patient information
• Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
• Administering or preparing medications
• Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient
• Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments
• Assisting the doctors in basic procedures

Skills

Ocular measurements

Patient care

Experience in a healthcare environment

Ophthalmic procedures assistance

Education

Ophthalmic Technician certification

Job description

Description

Eye Health America partners with leading eye care practices across the Southeast, providing the operational, strategic, and administrative support needed to deliver exceptional patient care. Backed by a leadership team with over 100 years of combined experience, we are building a trusted network rooted in quality, growth, and community impact—guided by our purpose of making lives better with personalized eyecare.

Eye Center of Central Georgia, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. We are always seeking great people who aren\u2019t just searching for a job but looking to make a difference.

Under the supervision of the clinical manager, the ophthalmic technician assists doctors in their patients\' eye examinations. Duties include performing workups of patients, various vision tests, collecting medical data, monitoring, and maintaining patient flow, scribing, and assisting doctors with various procedures. Overtime may be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Gathering medical records and patient information
• Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
• Administering or preparing medications
• Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient
• Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments
• Assisting the doctors in basic procedures

Benefits

As a team member at Eye Center of Central Georgia, you\u2019ll enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.
• Matching 401(k)
• Wellness Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Uniform Allowance
• Training/Advancement opportunities

About Us

At Eye Health America, we support the expansion of leading eye care practices across the Southeastern United States through both organic growth and strategic partnerships. Led by an experienced team of eye care industry leaders with more than 100 years of combined practice management experience, we partner with best-in-class practices and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver full-service, integrated eye care. Our focus is to provide the operational, strategic, and administrative support that allows our providers and teams to stay focused on what matters most—delivering exceptional clinical care and an outstanding patient experience. Together, we are building a network of trusted practices dedicated to meeting the growing demand for high-quality eye care while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Our Purpose

Making lives better with personalized eyecare.

Our Values

People-Focused - Our people are the secret to our success. We are defined by our shared values and demonstrate them in every interaction. They guide us and ensure we are in an inclusive place where our teammates love to work, and our patients are delighted to visit.

Heartfelt Service - With helpful hands and open minds and hearts, we actively engage with our individual locations, celebrating their unique local style, while identifying solutions to support improved service.

Mutual Respect - We share ideas, collaborate, and troubleshoot as a team, seeking alignment in decision-making. By supporting and equitably empowering one another, we discover new ways to create value.

Honesty & Transparency - We act with integrity and transparency without fear of speaking up or disrupting the status quo. We communicate clearly and respectfully with everyone.

Result-Oriented - Analysis improves our decision-making. We strive to track all facets of our business to develop insights for improved care. Best performance is derived from strong leadership, setting goals, executing plans, monitoring results, and reinforcing successful approaches.

Growth Mindset - We seek to grow our people, services, markets, and overall company to create value. Always looking forward, we explore new technologies, treatments, systems, and processes for improvement.

Requirements

• Previous work experience in a healthcare environment preferred, but not required.
• Ophthalmic Technician experience and certification is a plus.
• Adequate training will be provided upon hire.