About the role
Company Overview
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.
Position Summary
We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.
Responsibilities
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
Perform ocular imaging including OCT,
Topography
Post-operative education
Qualifications
3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred
• COA preferred
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
• 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
Company Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k w/ Match
HSA/FSA
Telemedicine
Generous PTO Package
We also offer the following benefits for FREE:
Employee Discounts and Perks
Employee Assistance Program
Group 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.
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