Ophthalmic Technician | Metro Atlanta

Grant Mill; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Job summary

Grant Mill is seeking Ophthalmic Technicians for a multi-location ophthalmology practice in Metro Atlanta. The role involves working with physicians and clinical teams to move patients efficiently through exams and testing.

Candidates should have ophthalmic testing experience and may hold COA or COT certifications. The position requires travel between clinic locations and supports a full-time daytime schedule with typical early starts around 7:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology or optometry preferred.
• COA or COT certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with ophthalmic testing and patient care in a fast-paced setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and work up patients before physician examinations.
• Obtain and document patient histories, medications, and chief complaints.
• Perform visual acuity testing and other preliminary testing.
• Assist with refraction, tonometry, dilation, and visual field testing.
• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing as trained.
• Document patient information accurately in the EMR.
• Prepare charts and patients for procedures and physician visits.
• Assist physicians and clinical staff throughout the patient care process.
• Provide patient education and instructions.
• Support efficient patient flow in a fast-paced ophthalmology environment.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Visual acuity testing

EMR documentation

Patient histories

Education

COA certificate

COT certificate

Tools

EMR system

Auto-refraction equipment

Tonometry equipment

OCT

Job description

Atlanta, United States | Posted on 10/06/2026

Pay: $18.00–$23.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, and certification

Schedule: Full-time | Day shift | Monday–Friday

Location: Metro Atlanta | Travel between assigned clinic locations required

We are recruiting Ophthalmic Technicians for a well-established, multi-location ophthalmology practice serving patients throughout Metro Atlanta.

This opportunity is a strong fit for experienced ophthalmic technicians, COAs, COTs, and optometric technicians who are ready to expand their skills in an ophthalmology setting.

You’ll work directly alongside physicians and clinical teams, helping move patients efficiently through exams while performing the testing and workups providers rely on to deliver quality care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and work up patients before physician examinations
  
• Obtain and document patient histories, medications, and chief complaints
  
• Perform visual acuity testing and other preliminary testing
  
• Assist with refraction, tonometry, dilation, and visual field testing
  
• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing based on training and experience
  
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record
  
• Prepare charts and patients for procedures and physician visits
  
• Assist physicians and clinical staff throughout the patient care process
  
• Provide patient education and instructions
  
• Support efficient patient flow in a fast-paced ophthalmology environment
  

What We’re Looking For

Experience in ophthalmology or optometry is strongly preferred.

You may be a fit if you have experience as an:

• Ophthalmic Technician
  
• Ophthalmic Assistant
  
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
  
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
  
• Optometric Assistant
  

COA or COT certification is preferred but not required.

Experienced ophthalmic technicians are encouraged to apply, but we are also interested in strong optometric technicians who have solid patient-care and testing experience and are ready to expand into ophthalmology.

Experience

Experience with any of the following is valuable:

• Auto-refraction
  
• Refraction
  
• Tonometry
  
• OCT
  
• Dilation
  
• Electronic medical records
  

You do not need experience with every test listed above to be considered.

Schedule & Travel

This is a full-time daytime position.

Most clinic schedules begin around 7:30 a.m., with some provider schedules beginning as early as 7:00 a.m.

The practice operates multiple offices throughout Metro Atlanta. Technicians may travel with their assigned physician or provider between locations, so reliable transportation and flexibility to work at multiple offices are required.

Mileage reimbursement is provided for required travel between locations.

Clinic locations span the Metro Atlanta area, including communities such as Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Peachtree Corners/Lawrenceville, and surrounding areas.

Compensation

Compensation is based on your ophthalmic experience, technical skills, certification, and overall fit for the position.

Expected range: $18.00–$23.00 per hour

Candidates with significant ophthalmology experience and/or COA/COT certification may be considered for compensation above the standard entry range based on experience and skills assessment.