Ophthalmic Technician IV

About the role

The Georgia Center for Sight is seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to join their high-volume ophthalmic practice. This position supports a team focused on delivering quality and compassionate care to patients requiring comprehensive eye care services.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and documenting patient history
• Determining visual acuity
• Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
• Retinoscopy and refinement for prescribing purposes
• Advanced lensometry
• Logarithmic pupillary assessment
• Static & kinetic visual field testing
• PAM, BAT, and advanced ocular motility assessment
• Manual keratometry
• Osmolarity testing
• Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
• Entering data into EMR, providing patient services
• Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
• Pre-operative preparation of patient
• Maintenance and repair of equipment and instruments
• Performing ocular imaging including OCT, Topography, fundus photography
• Preparing surgical instruments and equipment
• Aseptic technique
• Operating room assistance for minor and refractive surgeries
• Preparation and labeling of microscope slide and culture media obtained by physician
• Performing amblyopia treatment including patching, drops, and prism
• Intraocular lens power calculations
• Post-operative education
• Escalation and triage of urgent patient needs/care
• Patient education, advanced refracting skills including over-refraction of contact lenses, contact lens fit/adjustment, advanced slit lamp technique
• A-scan diagnostic measurements
• Biometry measurements

Requirements

• 7+ years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred
• COT Required/COMT Preferred
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as needed
• Flexible with traveling to various locations
• The ability to pay attention to detail
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Independent decision-making skills

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate patient needs