What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Georgia Eye Partners?
Company Overview
Georgia Eye Partners is a specialty eye care practice in Metro Atlanta comprised of ophthalmologist and optometrists dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality medical and surgical eye care. Our services range from general eye care to complex surgical care for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disease, and refractive. We offer LASIK and other refractive surgery options as well as oculoplastic surgery and laser aesthetic procedures through OPAL Aesthetics.
Position Summary
Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual status by maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient quality eye care. The ophthalmic technician is able to effectively perform appropriate clinical testing by previous form education and or clinical experience which allows an understanding of the theory, principals of eye care.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- History taking
- Visual acuity measurement
- Refractometry (measurements for the glasses prescription)
- Tonometry (measure eye pressure)
- Measure pupil size and reactivity
- Test and measure eye muscle function
- Visual field testing
- Corneal thickness measurement
- Corneal curvature measurement
- Corneal topography
- Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement
- Retinal thickness and topography
- Fluorescein angiography
- A and B-scan ultrasonography
- Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction
- Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures
- Performed other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited high school
- Ophthalmic and or optometric technician experience preferred
Company Benefits
Georgia Eye Partners offers a competitive benefits package to its employees:
• Medical• Dental• Vision• 401k w/ Match• HSA/FSA• Telemedicine (100% company paid)• EAP (100% company paid)• Group Life/AD&D (100% company paid)• STD (100% company paid)• LTD (100% company paid)• Generous PTO Package• 7.5 Paid Holidays• Flexible Scheduling• Employee Discounts and Perks
Georgia Eye Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
