Ophthalmic Technician II

Georgia Eye Associates•Braselton, GA

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician II assists ophthalmologists and optometrists by gathering information about patients’ ocular health. The technician performs appropriate clinical tests using knowledge gained through formal education and/or clinical experience, including an understanding of eye-care theory and principles. The role combines clinical and administrative work. Clinical duties include reviewing patient charts, obtaining histories and visual acuity, performing testing ordered by the physician, entering information into electronic medical records as a scribe, administering medications under physician direction, assisting with simple in-office procedures, educating patients, and maintaining exam rooms. Administrative duties include reporting supply needs, participating in team huddles and meetings, completing work or school excuses and medication instructions, reporting potential errors, and assisting with additional tasks and projects. The technician is expected to follow practice procedures and applicable regulations, support quality-reporting documentation, and maintain a cooperative, courteous, self-motivated, and professional approach.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as an uncertified ophthalmic assistant preferred.
Intermediate comprehension and ability to perform technician skills as required based on iJCAHPO training and generally accepted understanding of each skill.
History taking, including understanding pharmacology for common ophthalmic medications.
Visual acuity testing.
Confrontation visual field testing.
Extraocular motility assessment, including evaluation of ductions, cover/uncover and alternating cover testing, and documentation of defects.
Pupil assessment, including recognition of abnormalities and an afferent pupillary defect (APD).
Intraocular pressure measurement using Goldmann applanation via slit lamp or a Perkins tonometer.
Manual lensometry and accurate transposition between minus and plus cylinder as needed.
Angle assessment using a slit lamp microscope.
Manual refractometry using the Jackson Cross-Cylinder technique.
Supplemental testing, including Amsler Grid, color vision, stereopsis (Randot test), exophthalmometry, BAT, and PAM.
Diagnostic testing, including immersion and/or contact A-scan biometry, ultrasound, OCT, visual field, pachymetry, topography, dry eye testing, and fundus photography.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

COA eligibility preferred.
Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts to ensure information is complete and accurate.
Perform testing ordered by the doctor based on the scheduled exam, patient complaint, and/or patient history.
Act as a medical scribe during physician examinations and enter data into electronic medical records.
Take ocular and systemic histories and accurately record visual acuity.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the physician’s direction.
Assist with simple in-office procedures and ensure proper informed consent is obtained.
Assist with patient education.
Maintain clean and orderly exam rooms during the workday.
Follow practice procedures and protocols and comply with state and federal regulations.
Understand documentation requirements for quality reporting and testing-frequency restrictions.
Report inventory and supply needs to leadership in a timely manner for ordering.
Participate in daily team huddles and scheduled meetings.
Complete work or school excuses and provide patients with medication instructions.
Report potential or suspected errors to a supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Complete additional tasks or projects as needed to contribute to the team.
Maintain a cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude.