Ophthalmic Technician I — Eye Care Testing & Scribe

EyeSouth Partners; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

PTO package

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Group life/AD&D

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners in Gainesville, GA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists. You will gather data on ocular health, perform exams, and document findings in the EMR under physician supervision.

You will support clinical testing, medication administration, patient education, and maintain exam room standards. Prior Nextech/ICP and ophthalmic technician experience are preferred, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ophthalmic/optometric technician experience

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

EyeSouth Partners in Gainesville, GA is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists. You will gather data on ocular health, perform exams, and document findings in the EMR under physician supervision.

You will support clinical testing, medication administration, patient education, and maintain exam room standards. Prior Nextech/ICP and ophthalmic technician experience are preferred, along with strong communication skills.