Ophthalmic Tech IV - Certified (Anterior)

We're looking for talented professionals who share our commitment to physician partnership, clinical quality, and patient-first care.

About EyeSouth Partners LLC

• EyeSouth Partners is a leading physician-founded eye care organization building a premier network of clinical excellence across the nation.
• Based in Atlanta, we partner with respected eye care physicians to expand access to high-quality medical and surgical specialty services across 14 states.
• Our 70+ affiliated practices and 400+ doctors deliver care at 280+ clinic locations and 26 ambulatory surgery centers —and we're growing.
• We invest in our practices with capital, operational expertise, and strategic resources so physicians and their teams can focus on what matters most: exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status.
• The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.
• Clinical Performs at a high level consistently, making fewer errors and better decisions over time Expert understanding of clinical workflows, constraints, and system impact Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols.
• Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Assist as needed with coordinating clinical flow for assigned doctor and/or clinic space Able to determine if documentation supports E/M vs/ Eye Code, match applicable ICD-10 codes, and appropriately code in-office procedures based on documentation.
• Able to educate patients regarding all conditions treated and surgical procedures performed by the doctor.
• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering; request additional inventory items as needed Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Assist with patient requested paperwork completed (FMLA, DMV, SSDI, SS); assist with Referral and outside testing/study process
• Complete electronic prescription refill related tasks including medication prior authorization process

Assist with triage for emergency and work-in patients

• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism
• Ability to mentor others and influence policy, practice, and system improvement
• Translate complex information into clear guidance

Requirements

Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 7 years’ experience as an ophthalmic assistant preferred
• Current iJCAHPO COT or COMT certification required (CRT acceptable for Retina ONLY practices) Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

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.