Ophthalmic Tech III - Certified (Anterior)

North Georgia Eye Associates has been a premiere eye care provider in North Georgia for over sixty years. Our locations include Gainesville, Braselton, Clayton, Cornelia, Hamilton Mill/Dacula and Cumming. With Board Certified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, we can service all our patient’s eyecare needs. Our surgery center was recognized as one of America's top ambulatory surgery centers by Newsweek in 2022. Our surgeons offer femtosecond assisted laser cataract surgery. North Georgia Eye Aesthetics offers oculoplastic and reconstructive services. We have a dedicated dry eye clinic which includes state of the art treatments including Lipiflow and IPL.. Whether your patients need an annual eye check or treatment for a specific eye condition, North Georgia Eye Associates can care for their entire family. Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care. Clinical Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical recordsTakes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.Assists with patient education.Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Able to code CPT and applicable ICD-10 codes for diagnostic testing. Administrative Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply orderingParticipate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.Assist with patient requested paperwork completed (FMLA, DMV)Complete electronic prescription refill related tasks including medication prior authorization processAssist with triage for emergency and work-in patientsUnderstand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance OfficerContribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalismHigh School Diploma or equivalentMinimum 5 years’ experience as an ophthalmic assistant preferredCurrent iJCAHPO COA certification requiredNextech/ICP experience strongly preferredStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced clinical environment. We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees MedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for FREE Employee Discounts and PerksEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.