Doctor Extender

South Georgia, North Florida Eye Partners•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, EyeSouth Partners is an eye care physician services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of eye care services in throughout the Southeast. EyeSouth’s partner practices’ clinical mission is to provide high quality medical and surgical specialty eye care. EyeSouth supports its affiliated practices and physician partners with capital, administrative resources, operating expertise, and strategic guidance with an absolute focus on clinical quality and a patient-first culture. EyeSouth’s affiliate network consists of over 40 practices with 300+ doctors providing medical and surgical eye care services at over 175 clinic locations and 20+ ambulatory surgery centers throughout Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina. We are actively recruiting for a Doctor Extender to join our growing team at South Georgia Eye Partners. 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.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted license in the State(s) you will be practicing in.
No history of license suspension, exclusion from federal healthcare programs, or professional discipline
Demonstrated knowledge of ophthalmology and/or optometry clinical practices preferred
Strong clinical judgment, ethical standards, and patient-centered approach to care
Ability to work full-time across multiple practice locations, as assigned
Successful completion of background check, drug screening, and pre-employment health requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understand when to route inquiries to the next level.
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames. Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes.
Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engage and ability to build consensus among cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing, including Visual acuity assessments, Tonometry, Optical coherence tomography (OCT), Visual field testing, Fundus and anterior segment imaging.
Ensure accuracy, calibration, and proper operation of testing equipment.
Conduct selects therapeutic procedures as permitted by scope and state regulations, and under doctor supervision.
Administer medications or eye drops when delegated by the doctor.
Collect and summarize patient history, chief complaints, and exam findings in the EMR.
Prepare comprehensive documentation for doctor review to streamline exam flow.
Support the ophthalmologist by anticipating exam needs and facilitating smooth transitions between diagnostic steps.
Prepare patients for examination, including dilating patients, managing wait times, and explaining procedures.
Coordinate patient movement through diagnostic stations to maximize clinic efficiency.
Serve as a primary or secondary clinical assistant during busy clinic sessions.
Assist in developing, communicating, and implementing treatment plans as directed by the doctor.
Provide patient education on medications, follow‑up instructions, and postoperative care (when applicable).
Maintain exam rooms, testing areas, and inventory of clinical supplies.
Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Support overall clinical operations through teamwork and proactive problem solving.
Comply with all clinical protocols, policies, bylaws, and standards established by the practice.
Adhere to all federal, state, and local healthcare laws and regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and billing/coding requirements
Support quality assurance, utilization review, and compliance initiatives.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
Participate in professional development, continuing medical education (CME), and required training programs
Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient flow and care coordination
Report incidents, complaints, malpractice claims, or licensure matters promptly in accordance with policy
Use employer facilities, equipment, and resources solely for authorized clinical duties.