Travel-Ready Glaucoma Ophthalmic Technician

Woolfson Eye Institute; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolfson Eye Institute is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support physicians with patient examinations and treatments across multiple clinic locations in Georgia. The role involves patient histories, diagnostic testing, and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include preliminary workups, refractions, tonometry, imaging, and administering medications under supervision. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with flexibility for early mornings and some evenings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice.
• Minimum of two years’ experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Reliability and dependability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility with early mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment.
• Take histories and perform routine diagnostic procedures.
• Perform preliminary work-up: visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement.
• Conduct manual refractions and tonometry.
• Support diagnostic testing: Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos.
• Record exam findings and dictate notes.
• Administer drops under physician supervision and write prescriptions.
• Explain tests, procedures, and diagnoses to patients.
• Maintain and stock exam rooms and clean instruments.
• Assist physician in minor office surgery.
• Return and answer patient phone calls as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Tools

EMR

Outlook & MS Office

Job description

Woolfson Eye Institute is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to support physicians with patient examinations and treatments across multiple clinic locations in Georgia. The role involves patient histories, diagnostic testing, and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include preliminary workups, refractions, tonometry, imaging, and administering medications under supervision. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with flexibility for early mornings and some evenings.