Ophthalmic Technician I

Gainesville Eye Associates; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Georgia Eye Associates in Gainesville is seeking an ophthalmic technician to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists by gathering data on patients' ocular health and performing clinical tests, with EMR data entry.

Responsibilities include reviewing charts, performing tests ordered by doctors, recording visual acuity and history, assisting with patient education, and maintaining exam room cleanliness while complying with regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Nextech/ICP software experience strongly preferred.
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Performs testing ordered by doctor based on exam type, patient history, and complaint.
• Acts as a medical scribe, entering data into electronic medical records.
• Takes ocular and systemic history and records visual acuity.
• Assists with topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms and complies with protocols.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nextech/ICP

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

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