Ophthalmic Technician I

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 Tifton, Douglas and 2 locations in Valdosta, Georgia.

About the role

We are hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, including entering data into EMR and providing patient services
• Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
• Pre-operative preparation of patient
• Maintaining equipment and instruments
• Perform ocular imaging including OCT and Topography
• Post-operative education
• Travel to other offices as required

Requirements

• 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as needed
• Flexibility to travel to various locations
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to seek instruction in areas where knowledge is lacking
• Ability to recognize inconsistencies
• Graduation from an accredited high school

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO package
• Free employee discounts and perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance