Ophthalmic Technician & Patient Care Specialist

SouthCoast Medical Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

SouthCoast Health Eye Care Dept. is seeking a part-time Ophthalmic Technician/Patient Representative to support ophthalmologist exams and patient care at 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA. Responsibilities include patient intake, testing, and education.

The role requires accurate documentation, patient communication, and efficient office flow, with travel to outlying offices as assigned. High school diploma or equivalent and JCAHPO certification preferred; at least 1 year of ophthalmic

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; Ophthalmic Assisting certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year ophthalmic technician experience preferred.
• Ability to read tonometry, lensometry, keratometry, and pupil evaluations.
• Experience with patient intake, records, and insurance information.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for medical and ocular history and chief complaint.
• Perform refractometry and determine optical correction.
• Measure visual acuity, color vision, stereopsis, glare test, Amsler grid and Confrontation Fields.
• Prepare and assist in lasers and minor office surgical procedures.
• Return patient calls promptly and coordinate walk-in exams with physician schedule.
• Call in refills to pharmacy and eyeglass prescriptions to optical shops.
• Assist patients with exam process and access for diagnostic areas; support off-site offices as needed.
• Prepare for office surgery and instruct patients on post-op care.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Medical terminology

Ophthalmic testing

Documentation & charting

Reception duties

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assisting certification

1 year ophthalmic technician experience

Job description

SouthCoast Health Eye Care Dept. is seeking a part-time Ophthalmic Technician/Patient Representative to support ophthalmologist exams and patient care at 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA. Responsibilities include patient intake, testing, and education.

The role requires accurate documentation, patient communication, and efficient office flow, with travel to outlying offices as assigned. High school diploma or equivalent and JCAHPO certification preferred; at least 1 year of ophthalmic