About us
Woolfson Eye Institute is a company in Georgia. We are innovative, fast-paced and collaborative.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Lively atmosphere
- On-the-job training
JOB DESCRIPTION: OPTHALMIC TECHNICIAN- CORNEA AND CATARACT EXPERIENCE
JOB SUMMARY
Assist Physician with patient examination and treatment, responsible for patient histories, routine diagnostic procedures, as well as some clerical duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ø Facilitate patient care
Ø Preliminary work-up: history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement.
Ø Manual refractions.
Ø Tonometry (Applanation, Tonopen).
Ø Diagnostic testing: Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos.
Ø Take dictation and document exam findings while physician is examining patient.
Ø Administer drops under physician supervision.
Ø Write out necessary prescriptions.
Ø Take and explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
Ø Maintain and stock all exam rooms.
Ø Clean and maintain all instruments.
Ø Assist physician in minor office surgery.
Ø Return and answer patient phone calls as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ø Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice. Experience in cornea and cataract clinics preferred.
Ø Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
Ø Experience in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Ø Reliability and dependability.
Ø Strong organizational skills.
Ø Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ø Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office.
Ø Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Woolfson Eye Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Woolfson Eye Institute also takes affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, qualified women, minorities and covered veterans. Woolfson Eye Institute also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired hourly rate?
- Are you willing to drive to Marietta, Canton, Sandy Springs, and Douglasville?
Experience:
- Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Cataract: 1 year (Preferred)
- Scribe: 1 year (Preferred)
- Ophthalmology: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
