Ophthalmic Technician-Fayetteville, GA (Travel to other clinics)

Eye Consultants of Atlanta PC • Fayetteville, GA

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About The Position

Ophthalmic Technicians work with ophthalmologists who diagnose and treat eye diseases and disorders. The role supports clinical care through patient work-ups and diagnostic testing, including measuring vision, and may involve assisting with eye surgery and maintaining ophthalmic equipment. The position requires familiarity with ophthalmic pharmacology and the use of corrective lenses.

The technician facilitates patient care, performs preliminary work-ups and refractions, and conducts tonometry and A-scans, IOL Master testing, and immersion testing. The role may require travel to other area clinics. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks and drug testing.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Personable and empathetic approach to patients’ needs and concerns.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work-ups on 3.5 patients per hour.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Collect information requested by the ophthalmologist, including medical histories and eye measurements.
• Test patients’ eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision, and muscle movement.
• Explain procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
• Prepare the surgical room and equipment and observe patients during surgery when assisting the ophthalmologist.
• Interact with patients and facilitate patient care.
• Maintain sensitive ophthalmic equipment.
• Keep examination rooms clean and orderly.
• Perform preliminary work-ups, refractions, tonometry, A-scans, IOL Master testing, and immersion testing.
• Travel to other area clinics when required.

What This Job Offers

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