Ophthalmic Technician I - (Anterior)
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What you'll do
- 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 records
- Takes 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.
- Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
- Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
- Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
What they're looking for
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Nice to have
- High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
- Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
- Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred
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Company Overview
Georgia Center for Sight offers a full spectrum of vision care while providing the highest quality patient care. We offer eye care for the entire family, including exams and treatment for Dry Eye Relief, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetes. We also offer Refractive Cataract and Standard Cataract surgery at our in-house ambulatory surgery center. In addition, we also offer other refractive correction procedures including LASIK and PRK.
Position Summary
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.
Responsibilities
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 records
- Takes 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.
Administrative
- Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
- Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
- Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
- Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
- Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
- Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
- Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
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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