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Ophthalmic Technician

MP: Wired for HR
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

To perform several data collection functions as directed by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patient conditions. Demonstrate comprehension of the ophthalmic technician skills as outlined by the joint commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). Provide support to clinical staff of less advanced credentials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : Ophthalmic Technician

  • Acquaint all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
  • Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
  • Perform duties consistent with ophthalmic writer / scribe.
  • Assist physician with laser procedures.
  • Assist physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.
  • Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include :
  • Visual Acuity
  • Manual Lensometry
  • Confrontational Visual Fields
  • Stereo Testing
  • Evaluation of Motility
  • Pupillary Function Tests
  • Color Plates
  • Applanation Tonometry
  • Advanced Refractometry
  • Retinoscopy
  • Angle Assessment
  • Dilation of Pupils
  • Contact Lens Evaluations
  • Visual Field Testing
  • Optic Nerve Scanning (i.e. OCT, HRT, GDx)
  • Pachymetry
  • Corneal Topography
  • A Scan and B Scan
  • Other tasks specific to the physician needs as a result of new technologies.

Triage

  • Determine which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated. Escort all patients from the waiting room for data collection. Following testing, advise as to who will see them next and make the patient comfortable during wait.
  • Maintain a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
  • Provide telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills and patient care questions.
  • Communicate with reception and lead ophthalmic technician to facilitate proper patient flow.
  • Instrument Maintenance

  • Troubleshoot instruments as necessary.
  • Replace bulbs.
  • Check connections.
  • Perform archiving functions according to manufacturer recommendations.
  • Report continued difficulty to Clinic Manager
  • Administrative

  • Audit clinical supply levels, communicating to Clinic Manager which items fall below par level.
  • Confirm patients' appointments by phone two business days in advance.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS :

  • Education / Certifications : High School Diploma / GED required. Higher education preferred. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred, not required.
  • Experience : Ophthalmic experience highly preferred.
  • Knowledge / Skills : Ability to perform comprehensive work ups on 3.5 patients per hour. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Problem solver with analytical skills. Personable; empathetic with patient's needs and concerns. Well-organized with attention to detail and ability to work as a team member. Demonstrated computer literacy.
  • ABOUT OUR CLIENT :

    Our client is a well-established eye care provider in the Atlanta area, offering comprehensive services since 1971. The number of offices and the range of their physicians' services have grown over the years, but one thing that hasn't changed is their commitment to delivering the very best vision for their patients. The clinic is known for its team of highly experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists, specializing in a variety of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, and LASIK surgery. They operate out of multiple locations across the region, including Buckhead, Cumberland, and Brookhaven, and provide both medical and surgical eye care.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

  • Location : Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Benefits : Medical, Dental, and more
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