Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners LLC; Cumming (GA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with 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

Résumé du poste

EyeSouth Partners’ Georgia Retina practice seeks an ophthalmic technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists through data gathering, testing, and charting in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will perform tests, take histories, assist with minor procedures, and ensure accurate EMR entries while maintaining patient education and a clean exam area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
• Ophthalmic/optometric technician experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsabilités

• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor based on exam type and history.
• Act as medical scribe and enter data into EMR.
• Take ocular and systemic history and record visual acuity.
• Administer ophthalmic medications under physician direction.
• Assist with simple in-office procedures and informed consent.
• Educate patients and maintain exam room cleanliness.
• Comply with all procedures, protocols, and regulations.
• Report inventory needs and participate in team meetings.
• Support a cooperative, professional work environment.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Nextech/ICP software

Description du poste

Company Overview

Georgia Retina, one of the largest retina-only medical practices in the Southeast, continues to provide patients with the most advanced medical treatments available for retinal diseases and disorders. With over 200 years of combined experience, Georgia Retina’s board-certified ophthalmologists offer world-class expertise and a personalized approach to patient care in 13 Metro Atlanta area locations.

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

Clinical

• 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.

Administrative

• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

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.

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