Glaucoma Ophthalmic Technician

Woolfson Eye Institute • Canton, GA

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About The Position

Assist physicians with patient examinations and treatment. The role is responsible for obtaining patient histories, performing routine diagnostic procedures, and completing some clerical duties. The position requires travel to Riverdale, Douglasville, Marietta, and Sandy Springs, as well as travel to Canton twice a month. Some early mornings and evenings may be required.

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 travel to Riverdale, Douglasville, Marietta, and Sandy Springs, and to Canton twice a month.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed