Ophthalmic Technician- Cataract & Cornea

Woolfson Eye Institute; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolfson Eye Institute in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician with cornea and cataract experience to support physicians during examinations and procedures.

You will perform history taking, diagnostic testing, refractions, tonometry, and assist in minor office surgeries, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient communication. Some travel to Cumming, Douglasville and Riverdale monthly is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in ophthalmic practice.
• Experience in cornea and cataract clinics preferred.
• Experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Experience using EMR systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility; may require early mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment.
• Conduct preliminary work-up: history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement.
• Perform manual refractions and tonometry.
• Conduct diagnostic testing: biometry, topography, OCT, visual fields, fundus photos.
• Document exam findings and take dictation.
• Administer drops under physician supervision and write prescriptions.
• Explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
• Maintain and stock all exam rooms; clean and maintain instruments.
• Assist physician in minor office surgery.
• Return and answer patient phone calls as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Tools

EMR software

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

*Must be able to travel to Cumming, Douglasville and Riverdale monthly*

JOB DESCRIPTION: OPTHALMIC TECHNICIAN- CORNEA AND CATARACT EXPERIENCE

JOB SUMMARY

Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment, responsible for patient histories, routine diagnostic procedures, as well as some clerical duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate patient care
• Preliminary work-up: history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement.
• Manual refractions.
• Tonometry (Applanation, Tonopen).
• Diagnostic testing: Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos.
• Take dictation and document exam findings while physician is examining patient.
• Administer drops under physician supervision.
• Write out necessary prescriptions.
• Take and explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
• Maintain and stock all exam rooms.
• Clean and maintain all instruments.
• Assist physician in minor office surgery.
• Return and answer patient phone calls as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice. Experience in cornea and cataract clinics preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Experience in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Reliability and dependability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)