Ophthalmic Technician

Company Overview :

North Georgia Eye Associates has been a premiere eye care provider in North Georgia for over sixty years. Our locations include Gainesville, Braselton, Clayton, Cornelia, Hamilton Mill / Dacula and Cumming.

With Board Certified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, we can service all our patient’s eyecare needs. Our surgery center was recognized as one of America's top ambulatory surgery centers by Newsweek in 2022.

Our surgeons offer femtosecond assisted laser cataract surgery. North Georgia Eye Aesthetics offers oculoplastic and reconstructive services.

We have a dedicated dry eye clinic which includes state of the art treatments including Lipiflow and IPL. Whether your patients need an annual eye check or treatment for a specific eye condition, North Georgia Eye Associates can care for their entire family.

Position Summary :

We are actively recruiting for an open position of Ophthalmic Technician.

If you wish to join a growing team with favorable benefits and perks, while contributing to a best in class organization, please apply with your resume.

Responsibilities :

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES : History taking

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

Surgical assisting

Performed other duties as assigned :

Accurate clinical judgement

Ability to pay attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Obvious enthusiasm and interest in required

Affable and outgoing personality with professional demeanor

A true desire to learn

The ability to communicate effectively to employees and patients

Ability to make independent, accurate decisions regarding the best use of his / her time

The ability to seek instruction in areas where he / she is not knowledgeable

The ability to recognize inconsistencies in test results

The ability to seek advice from others when accuracy is uncertain, and findings are inconsistent

An attitude that reflects a desire to go beyond the minimum required duties

Understanding that dependent upon need there may be instances where he / she is asked to travel to satellite offices

Qualifications :

Must be flexible with regards to shift ( as hours may vary and are dictated by clinic needs).

Graduation from an accredited high school

3 to 5 years’ experience preferred

Ophthalmic and or optometric technician experience preferred

Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required

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.