Ophthalmic Technician II

Ophthalmic Technician PositionWe 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.This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.Ophthalmic skills include:Obtaining and documenting patient historyDetermining visual acuityPerforming automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposesRetinoscopy and refinement for prescribing purposesAdvanced lensometryLogarithmic pupillary assessmentStatic & kinetic visual field testingPAM, BAT, and advanced ocular motility assessmentManual keratometryOsmolarity testingAdministering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physicianPerforming office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR, providing patient servicesMeasurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)Pre-operative preparation of patientMaintenance and repair of equipment and instrumentsPerform ocular imaging including OCT, Topography, fundus photographyPreparation of surgical instruments and equipmentAseptic techniqueOperating room assistance for minor and refractive surgeriesPreparation and labeling of microscope slide and culture media obtained by physicianPerforming amblyopia treatment including patching, drops, and prismIntraocular lens power calculationsPost-operative educationEscalation and triage of urgent patient needs/carePatient education, advanced refracting skills including over-refraction of contact lenses, contact lens fit/adjustment, advanced slit lamp techniqueA-scan diagnostic measurementsBiometry measurementsQualifications:7 + years of ophthalmic technician experience preferredCOT Required/COMT PreferredDependable transportation required to travel to other offices as requiredMust be flexible with traveling to various locationsAbility to pay attention to detail • Ability to maintain confidentialityThe ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeableThe ability to recognize inconsistenciesEducation/Certifications: Graduation from an accredited high schoolCompany Benefits:MedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO PackageWe also offer the following benefits for FREE:Employee Discounts and PerksEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup Life/AD&DShort Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceEyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.