Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 physicians by gathering data on patient ocular health and performing clinical tests. The role includes chart review, testing, and EMR data entry, while assisting with medications under physician direction.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and several years of ophthalmic experience, with COA eligibility preferred. EyeSouth offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

Experience performing core ophthalmic tests per physician orders.
Proficient in data entry into electronic medical records (EMR).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills within a fast-paced clinic.
Ability to document ocular and systemic history accurately.

Responsibilities

Reviews patient charts to ensure information completeness and accuracy.
Performs tests ordered by the doctor based on exam type and history.
Acts as medical scribe, entering data into the EMR during patient visits.
Takes ocular/systemic history and records visual acuity.
Assists with medication administration under physician direction.
Maintains exam room cleanliness and complies with procedures.

Skills

History Taking

Visual Acuity

Confrontation Visual Fields

Extraocular Motility

Pupil Assessment

Intraocular Pressure

Manual Lensometry

Angle Assessment

Manual Refractometry

Amsler Grid/Color Vision/Stereopsis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 3 years’ ophthalmic assistant experience

COA Eligibility preferred

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

EyeSouth Partners is a leading physician-founded eye care organization building a premier network of clinical excellence across the nation. Based in Atlanta, we partner with respected eye care physicians to expand access to high-quality medical and surgical specialty services across 14 states.

Our 70+ affiliated practices and 400+ doctors deliver care at 280+ clinic locations and 26 ambulatory surgery centers —and we're growing. We invest in our practices with capital, operational expertise, and strategic resources so physicians and their teams can focus on what matters most exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.

We're looking for talented professionals who share our commitment to physician partnership, clinical quality, and patient-first care.

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.

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.
Understands documentation requirements for quality reporting and testing frequency restrictions.

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.
Complete work/school excuses and provide patients with medication instructions.
Understand and accept responsibility for reporting 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.

Essential Skills

Intermediate comprehension and ability to complete each skill as required based on iJCAHPO training and generally accepted understanding of each technician skill. Intermediate comprehension means applying knowledge correctly in routine and moderately complex situations, understanding core clinical concepts and workflows, and the ability to interpret information rather than just follow instructions.

History Taking (including pharmacology understanding for common ophthalmic medications)
Visual Acuity
Confrontation Visual Fields
Extraocular Motility Assessment evaluation of ductions, perform cover/uncover & alternating cover testing and document defects
Pupil Assessment recognize and identify pupil abnormalities in addition to an APD
Intraocular Pressure Measurement with Goldmann applanation via slit lamp or Perkins tonometer
Manual Lensometry and accurate transposition between minus and plus cylinder as needed
Angle Assessment utilizing the slit lamp microscope
Manual refractometry using the Jackson Cross-Cylinder technique
Supplemental testing including Amsler Grid, Color Vision, Stereopsis (Randot test), Exophthalmometry, BAT, and PAM

Diagnostic testing including immersion and/or contact A-scan biometry, ultrasound, OCT, visual field, pachymetry, topography, dry eye testing, and fundus photography