Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

Generous PTO Package

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners in Woodstock, Georgia, is seeking a dedicated clinical and administrative staff member to join their eye care practice. The role involves reviewing patient charts, assisting with procedures, and participating in team activities. Preferred candidates should have strong communication skills and applicable experience.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan with a match, alongside generous PTO and various employee perks.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in ophthalmic and/or optometric settings is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment is critical.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform tests as ordered by the doctor and based on patient needs.
• Serve as a medical scribe during patient examinations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

Georgia Eye Partners is a specialty eye care practice in Metro Atlanta comprised of ophthalmologist and optometrists dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality medical and surgical eye care. Our services range from general eye care to complex surgical care for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disease, and refractice. We offer LASIK and other refractive surgery options as well as oculoplastic surgery and laser aethetic procedures through OPAL Aesthetics.

Essential -duties

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/Requirements

• 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.