Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic technician to support a high-volume ophthalmic practice across multiple Georgia locations. You will handle patient history, acuity testing, refractions, keratometry, tonometry, imaging, and pre/post-operative tasks.

The role requires strong customer service, confidentiality, and the ability to travel between offices; COA is preferred and EMR proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmic clinical tasks preferred.
• 2–5 years as ophthalmic technician preferred.
• COA certification preferred.
• Experience with EMR and ophthalmic imaging desirable.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and documenting patient history.
• Determining visual acuity.
• Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes.
• Performing basic lensometry.
• Pupillary assessment.
• Visual field testing.
• PAM (pupil automatic measurement).
• Basic ocular motility assessment.
• Automated keratometry.
• Osmolarity testing.
• Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions as ordered.
• Entering data into EMR and providing patient services.
• Measuring intraocular pressure (tonometry).
• Pre-operative preparation of patient.
• Maintaining equipment and instruments.
• Perform ocular imaging including OCT and Topography.
• Post-operative education.
• Travel to other offices; flexibility with locations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent decision-making

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Willingness to travel

Team player

Education

High school diploma

COA certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR

OCT

Topography

Keratometer

Tonometer

Job description

South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners offers a variety of eye care services from detection and medical treatment of eye diseases and injuries to advanced procedures including Lasik and cataract surgeries. We also have an on-site Optical Shop that carries the latest in designer frames and sunglasses. We offer several locations including Tifton, Douglas and 2 locations in Valdosta Georgia.

We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

Ophthalmic skills include

• Obtaining and documenting patient history
• Determining visual acuity
• Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
• Performing basic lensometry
• Pupillary assessment
• Visual field testing
• PAM
• Basic ocular motility assessment
• Automated keratometry
• Osmolarity testing
• Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
• Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient services
• Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
• Pre-operative preparation of patient
• Maintaining equipment and instruments
• Perform ocular imaging including OCT,
• Topography
• Post-operative education
• 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred
• COA preferred
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Education/Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school

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.#IND