Glaucoma Ophthalmic Technician

Woolfson Eye Institute•Canton, GA

About The Position

Assist the physician with patient examinations and treatment. The position is responsible for collecting patient histories, performing routine diagnostic procedures, and completing some clerical duties. The technician must be able to travel to Riverdale, Douglasville, Marietta, Sandy Springs, and Canton twice a month. The schedule may require some early mornings and evenings. The role includes patient work-ups and testing, documenting examination findings, supporting the physician during minor office surgery, maintaining examination rooms and instruments, and communicating with patients by phone and in person.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in an ophthalmic practice.
At least two years of experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Reliability and dependability.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Office.
Flexibility to work some early mornings and evenings.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient care.
Perform preliminary work-ups, including patient history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision, and muscle movement.
Perform manual refractions.
Perform tonometry using Applanation and Tonopen methods.
Perform diagnostic testing, including biometry, topography, OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
Take dictation and document examination findings while the physician examines the patient.
Administer drops under physician supervision.
Write out necessary prescriptions.
Explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
Maintain and stock examination rooms.
Clean and maintain instruments.
Assist the physician with minor office surgery.
Return and answer patient phone calls as needed.