Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Ophthalmic Technician Job Posting Albany, Georgia

Overview: Southern Vitreoretinal Associates (SVA) is looking for a Medical Assistant/Technician to join our Albany, Georgia location with ability to float to our Tifton and Tallahassee clinics alternating every week. SVA is an Ophthalmology practice that specializes in retina care. We have six offices and six physicians. This is a great opportunity to work in a team environment and work one-on-one with patients in a fast-paced clinical setting. Experience is preferred but not required.

Join our dynamic team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. As a key member of our practice, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires versatility and a proactive mindset. This role offers a unique chance to expand your skills across multiple facets of our operations, ensuring no two days are the same.

Key Duties:

Effectively communicate with patients and physicians

Obtain medical History, visual acuity, ocular pressure, and EOM. Progression to photography, ocular procedure assisting and medical scribing

Updating patient charts with accuracy

Maintain knowledge of operations required for clinical equipment and drugs

Key Qualifications:

No experience or degree necessary! We are willing to train those who are willing to learn.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Multi-Faceted Support: Engage in a wide range of responsibilities across various tasks to project coordination and direct patient interactions.

Adaptability: Quickly pivot between different tasks and projects, demonstrating agility and a keen ability to prioritize effectively in a rapidly changing environment.

Dealing with Difficult Patient Situations: Handle challenging patient interactions with empathy, professionalism, and patience, ensuring their needs are met while maintaining organizational protocols.

Learning Opportunities: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals, contributing your unique insights and ideas to drive innovation and efficiency.

Problem Solving: Tackle challenges head-on with creativity and resourcefulness, finding solutions that uphold our commitment to excellence and patient satisfaction.

Working Environment:

Must be able to lift 15- 20 lbs

Prolonged periods of standing and working on computers

Scrubs required for uniform

Travel to satellite offices. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. We pay for travel time and mileage.

Work hours are Monday through Friday. 10-hour workdays, 4 days a week. Typically, 7:30am – 6:00pm

Why Join Us:

This position offers unparalleled opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive team environment. You'll be challenged daily, allowing you to expand your skill set and make meaningful contributions to our patients' well-being. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a role that values empathy and expertise, we invite you to apply and become part of our dynamic team today.

Pay and Benefits:

Starting pay is $15-18 per hour

Full time employees offered Health with HSA, Vision, EAP, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K matching, Profit Sharing, PTO and Paid Holidays

*EEOC and ADA Disclaimer: Southern Vitreoretinal Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Southern Vitreoretinal Associates retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Full-time