Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician I

Atlanta Eye Associates

Chamblee, GA

Position Summary:

We are actively recruiting for a Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing team at Atlanta Eye Associates.

If you wish to join our growing team 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:

·Medical Scribing

· 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

· Assist with spectacle and contact lens fitting, and patient instruction

· Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures

· Surgical assisting - including cleaning area and setting up

Performed other duties as assigned: job descriptions are not intended to be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Management reserves the right to revise job duties as needed.

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 required

· Ophthalmic and or optometric technician experience preferred

· COA or COT preferred

Clinic/Group Medical Practice office environment with exposure to communicable disease or body fluids. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be comfortable with significant continuous use of computers and close detail work.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Ophthalmology/Optometry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23