Ophthalmic Technician II or III
Full Time
Tifton, GA 31794
Posted
Job description
Company Overview:
If you wish to join a growing team with favorable benefits and perks, while contributing to a best in class organization, please apply with your resume.
Under the direct supervision of the Office Manager & Lead Ophthalmic Technician, the Ophthalmic Technician will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services. Responsibilities:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners offers a variety of eye care services from detection and medical treatment of eye diseases and injuries to advanced procedures including Lasik and cataract surgeries. We also have an on-site Optical Shop that carries the latest in designer frames and sunglasses. We offer several locations including Valdosta, Tifton, Douglas, Madison, and Moultrie.
Position Summary:
We are actively recruiting for an open position of Ophthalmic Technician - Full Time, at our Affiliate, South Georgia | North Florida Eye Partners located in Tifton, GA.
If you wish to join a growing team with favorable benefits and perks, while contributing to a best in class organization, please apply with your resume.
Under the direct supervision of the Office Manager & Lead Ophthalmic Technician, the Ophthalmic Technician will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.
This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.
Ophthalmic skills include:
- Obtaining and documenting patient history
- Determining visual acuity
- Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
- Performing basic lensometry
- Pupillary assessment
- Visual field testing
- PAM
- Basic ocular motility assessment
- Automated keratometry
- Osmolarity testing
- Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
- Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient services
- Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
- Pre-operative preparation of patient
- Maintaining equipment and instruments
- Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction
- A and B-scan ultrasonography
- Perform ocular imaging including OCT, Pentacam & Optomap
- Topography
- Post-operative education
- 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred. COA preferred
- Minimum two years’ experience in a medical office/health care setting.
- Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
- Must be flexible with traveling to various locations and working some weekends.
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
- The ability to recognize inconsistencies
Education/Certifications:
- Graduation from an accredited high school
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
Medical- Dental
- Vision
- 401k w/ Match
- HSA/FSA
- Telemedicine (100% company paid)
- EAP (100% company paid)
- Group Life/AD&D (100% company paid)
- STD (100% company paid)
- LTD (100% company paid)
- Generous PTO Package
- 7.5 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Scheduling
- Employee Discounts and Perks
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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