Georgia Center for Sight Surgery Center·Athens, Georgia
The Surgical Technician II will assist surgeons by preparing and maintaining instruments and procedural needs for surgical procedures. Responsibilities also include obtaining and returning supplies, maintaining a neat Central Sterile area, and reporting incidents to the Clinical Director.
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.
We are currently hiring healthcare professionals who are passionate about customer service to join our Team as an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant. The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant will support a high-volume Ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to patients in need of complete eye care services. This is an excellent opportunity for Medical Assistants and other medical professionals looking to establish a fulfilling career in a growing field that provides exceptional advancement opportunities. We provide paid training, so no prior experience is required. This position might be for you if you: Are looking for a CAREER in a growing field that provides a unique growth path. Would like the opportunity to work with one of the largest comprehensive Ophthalmology groups in the country. Are committed to learning and growing in an evolving field. Have an interest and passion for the medical field or science in general. Are looking for meaningful work and to make a difference in your community. Love helping others and excel at customer service. Thrive in a fast-paced, team environment. Have excellent attention to detail. Growth and Career Paths: The Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant role is more than a job, it is truly a career. In time you may become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC) and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT). We encourage and support these certifications and provide assistance with the certification process. Additional monetary incentives are awarded upon attainment. The field of Ophthalmology offers diverse career paths such as clinical training, surgical roles, billing, corporate, and leadership roles as well. The possibilities are endless!
This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making. Ophthalmic skills (upon completion of training) include but are not limited to: Obtaining and documenting patient history Determining visual acuity Performing automated refraction Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by the physician Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR Providing patient services Maintaining equipment and instruments
Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required Must be flexible with traveling to various locations as needed 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: 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. #IND
Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience and maintain current Surgical Technician and BCLS certifications. The role requires the ability to work in a surgery center environment and follow instructions accurately.
Market context
In Georgia, Medical Assistant ASC roles are typically driven by outpatient surgery centers that need experienced staff who can support fast-paced procedural workflows and follow instructions accurately. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates with 3-5 years of experience plus current Surgical Technician and BCLS certifications, and the benefits listed here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your certifications are current and be ready to describe your experience in a surgery center setting.
