What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at EyeSouth Partners?
**Company Overview**
At EyeSouth Partners, we offer state-of-the-art vitreoretinal care with a team of physicians trained at the world's most renowned retina and ophthalmology programs. Our practice provides comprehensive diagnostic procedures and focuses on treating disorders of the eye.
**Position Summary**
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support our high-volume ophthalmic practice in providing quality and compassionate care to patients requiring complete eye services.
**Responsibilities**
This role requires excellent customer service skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and independent decision-making abilities.
Key Ophthalmic Skills:
- Obtaining and documenting patient history
- Determining visual acuity
- Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
- Basic lensometry
- Pupillary assessment
- Visual field testing
- PAM (Pattern Electroretinography)
- Basic ocular motility assessment
- Automated keratometry
- Osmolarity testing
- Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions as ordered by physician
- Performing office duties and clinical tasks, including EMR data entry and patient services
- Intraocular pressure measurement (tonometry)
- Pre-operative preparation of patients
- Maintaining equipment and instruments
- Ocular imaging, including OCT and Topography
- Post-operative education
**Qualifications**
Preferred qualifications include 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience, COA certification, and dependable transportation for travel to other offices as required.
The ideal candidate must be flexible, detail-oriented, able to maintain confidentiality, and willing to seek instruction in areas where they lack knowledge.
**Education/Certifications**
High school graduation from an accredited institution is required.
**Company Benefits**
We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, HSA/FSA, telemedicine, and a generous PTO package.
We also provide employee discounts and perks, an employee assistance program, group life/AD&D insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance free of charge.
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
