Company Overview:

Georgia Eye Associates started providing care in 1988 with an experienced team of optometrists and ophthalmologists they specialize in laser refractive surgery, including Lasik, as well as no-stitch and laser cataract surgery while also offering additional services such as multifocal lens implants and cornea repair/transplants.

Position Summary:

We are currently hiring healthcare professionals who are passionate about customer service to join our Team as an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant. The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant will support a high-volume Ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to patients in need of complete eye care services. This is an excellent opportunity for Medical Assistants and other medical professionals looking to establish a fulfilling career in a growing field that provides exceptional advancement opportunities. We provide paid training, so no prior experience is required. 

This position might be for you if you:

Are looking for a CAREER in a growing field that provides a unique growth path.

Would like the opportunity to work with one of the largest comprehensive Ophthalmology groups in the country.

Are committed to learning and growing in an evolving field.

Have an interest and passion for the medical field or science in general.

Are looking for meaningful work and to make a difference in your community.

Love helping others and excel at customer service.

Thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.

Have excellent attention to detail.

Growth and Career Paths:

The Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant role is more than a job, it is truly a career. In time you may become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC) and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT). We encourage and support these certifications and provide assistance with the certification process.  Additional monetary incentives are awarded upon attainment.  The field of Ophthalmology offers diverse career paths such as clinical training, surgical roles, billing, corporate, and leadership roles as well. The possibilities are endless!

Responsibilities:

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

Ophthalmic skills (upon completion of training) include but are not limited to:

Obtaining and documenting patient history

Determining visual acuity

Performing automated refraction

Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by the physician

Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR

Providing patient services

Maintaining equipment and instruments

Qualifications:

Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required

Must be flexible with traveling to various locations as needed

Ability to pay attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidentiality

The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable

The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school

Company 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.

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