Ophthalmic Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners in Georgia is seeking an experienced ophthalmic support professional to join our retina-focused practice. The role involves clinical testing, chart reviews, and assisting physicians during exams, with attention to accuracy and patient care.

A strong team attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Responsibilities include data entry, medical scribing, patient education, and maintaining exam rooms, with a focus on quality and regulatory

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.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform testing as ordered and scheduled by the doctor.
• Act as medical scribe and input data into electronic medical records.
• Take ocular and systemic history and document visual acuity.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications under physician direction.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and organize supplies.
• Support patient education and comply with procedures and regulations.
• Participate in daily team huddles and meetings.

Skills

Ophthalmic tech experience

Nextech/ICP proficiency

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nextech/ICP EMR

Job description

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.

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
• 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.

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.