Ophthalmic Technician I

Ophthalmic Technician I Georgia Center for Sight - 3.0 Watkinsville, GA Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Ophthalmology patient education Patient room cleaning Direct patient care Medical chart preparation Maintaining an organized workspace Informed consent Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical procedure assistance Ophthalmic medical procedure assistance Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Visual acuity testing High school diploma or GED Preparing medical treatment area Medical diagnostic testing Ophthalmic history taking Informed consent procedures implementation Health record chart audits Patient interaction Medical assisting Patient treatment Patient education Managing patient records Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Company Overview:

Georgia Center for Sight offers a full spectrum of vision care while providing the highest quality patient care. We offer eye care for the entire family, including exams and treatment for Dry Eye Relief, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetes. We also offer Refractive Cataract and Standard Cataract surgery at our in-house ambulatory surgery center. In addition, we also offer other refractive correction procedures including LASIK and PRK.

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient's ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL -DUTIES

Clinical Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history. Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity. Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician. Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained. Assists with patient education. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Administrative Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required. Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed. Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Company Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ Match HSA/FSA Telemedicine Generous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for

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Employee Discounts and Perks Employee Assistance Program Group Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #IND