Georgia Eye Partners·Tifton, Georgia
Assist ophthalmologists and optometrists by gathering patient ocular health data and performing clinical tests. Responsibilities include medical scribing, recording patient histories, and maintaining exam room cleanliness.
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.
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.
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
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for experience as an ophthalmic or optometric technician. Proficiency in Nextech/ICP and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment are strongly preferred.
Market context
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