Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Ophthalmic Technician Job ID 2024-6964 Job Locations US-GA-Gainesville Category Clinical Staff Type Regular Full-Time Company Overview

North Georgia Eye Associates has been a premiere eye care provider in North Georgia for over sixty years. Our locations include Gainesville, Braselton, Clayton, Cornelia, Hamilton Mill/Dacula and Cumming. With Board Certified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, we can service all our patient’s eyecare needs. Our surgery center was recognized as one of America's top ambulatory surgery centers by Newsweek in 2022. Our surgeons offer femtosecond assisted laser cataract surgery.  North Georgia Eye Aesthetics offers oculoplastic and reconstructive services.  We have a dedicated dry eye clinic which includes state of the art treatments including Lipiflow and IPL. Whether your patients need an annual eye check or treatment for a specific eye condition, North Georgia Eye Associates can care for their entire family.

Position Summary

We are actively recruiting for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing team at North Georgia Eye Associates.

 

If you wish to join a growing team with favorable benefits and perks, while contributing to a best-in-class organization, please apply with your resume.

 

Responsibilities

SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual status by maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient quality eye care. The ophthalmic technician is able to effectively perform appropriate clinical testing by previous form education and or clinical experience which allows an understanding of the theory, principals of eye care.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

History takingVisual acuity measurementRefractometry (measurements for the glasses prescription)Tonometry (measure eye pressure)Measure pupil size and reactivityTest and measure eye muscle functionVisual field testingCorneal thickness measurementCorneal curvature measurementCorneal topographyRetinal nerve fiber layer measurementRetinal thickness and topographyFluorescein angiographyA and B-scan ultrasonographyAssist with contact lens fitting, and patient instructionPrepare for and assist with in-office proceduresSurgical assisting

Performed other duties as assigned:

Accurate clinical judgementAbility to pay attention to detailAbility to maintain confidentialityObvious enthusiasm and interest in requiredAffable and outgoing personality with professional demeanorA true desire to learnThe ability to communicate effectively to employees and patientsAbility to make independent, accurate decisions regarding the best use of his/her timeThe ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeableThe ability to recognize inconsistencies in test resultsThe ability to seek advice from others when accuracy is uncertain, and findings are inconsistentAn attitude that reflects a desire to go beyond the minimum required dutiesUnderstanding that dependent upon need there may be instances where he/she is asked to travel to satellite offices Qualifications Must be flexible with regards to shift ( as hours may vary and are dictated by clinic needs).Graduation from an accredited high school3 to 5 years’ experience preferredOphthalmic and or optometric technician experience preferredDependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

MedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

Employee Discounts and PerksEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup 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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