Ophthalmic Technician-Brookhaven

Eye Consultants of Atlanta PC•Brookhaven, GA

15d

About The Position

Ophthalmology technologists work with ophthalmologists who diagnose and treat eye diseases and disorders. They support eye care by collecting patient information, performing diagnostic testing, assisting during eye surgery, and setting up and maintaining ophthalmic equipment. The role requires familiarity with ophthalmic pharmacology and corrective lenses. The Ophthalmic Technician facilitates patient care and performs preliminary work-ups, refractions, tonometry, and A-scans, IOL Master testing, and immersions. The position may involve travel to other area clinics. As part of hiring, Eye Consultants of Atlanta may conduct background checks and drug testing; offers are contingent on successfully completing these screenings.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Personable and empathetic toward 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

Facilitate patient care.
Perform preliminary work-ups.
Perform refractions.
Perform tonometry.
Perform A-scans, IOL Master testing, and immersions.
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.
Assist the ophthalmologist during surgery by preparing the surgical room and equipment and observing the patient.
Interact with patients.
Maintain sensitive ophthalmic equipment.
Keep examination rooms clean and orderly.