Senior Certified Ophthalmic Tech IV – Anterior

EyeSouth Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO package

Employee discounts

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support physicians by collecting patient ocular health data and performing clinician-directed tests. The role involves documentation in electronic medical records, patient education, and maintaining exam room readiness in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a minimum of seven years as an ophthalmic assistant, and current IJCAHPO certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience as an ophthalmic assistant preferred.
• Current iJCAHPO COT or COMT certification required (CRT acceptable for Retina ONLY practices).
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data on patient ocular health status.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and according to exam type, patient history or complaints.
• Enter data into electronic medical records as a medical scribe when needed.
• Educate patients regarding conditions treated and procedures performed.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and orderliness; comply with regulations and protocols.
• Coordinate clinical flow for assigned doctor and clinic space; help triage emergencies.
• Assist with prescriptions, referrals, and outside testing processes.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

EMR data entry

Patient education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support physicians by collecting patient ocular health data and performing clinician-directed tests. The role involves documentation in electronic medical records, patient education, and maintaining exam room readiness in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a minimum of seven years as an ophthalmic assistant, and current IJCAHPO certifications.