About this role
Company Overview
South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners offers a variety of eye care services from detection and medical treatment of eye diseases and injuries to advanced procedures including Lasik and cataract surgeries. We also have an on-site Optical Shop that carries the latest in designer frames and sunglasses. We offer several locations including Tifton, Douglas and 2 locations in Valdosta Georgia.
Position Summary
We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.
Responsibilities
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
- 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.
- Flexible with traveling to cover all four locations
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 FREE:
- 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.
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