JOB DETAILS
Ophthalmic Technician
CompanyWoolfson Eye Institute
LocationRiverdale
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 28, 2026
About The Company
Woolfson Eye Institute, headquartered in Atlanta, GA is proud to be the southeast’s leader in laser vision correction (including LASIK eye surgery), referral ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and cosmetic eye procedures.
Led by LASIK industry pioneer, Dr. Jonathan Woolfson – founder and medical director, our team of world-renowned eye surgeons, physicians, optometrists, and medical staff take great pride in the unparalleled patient care we deliver to our patients.
Whether you are coming to us for a laser vision correction procedure such as LASIK, for cataract surgery, or because you want a naturally rejuvenated appearance, our approach to patient care is unmatched in the Atlanta area and the southeast. At Woolfson, we believe in utilizing the most advanced and proven technology in the eye surgery industry. We make patient education a priority, perform the most advanced diagnostic tests, and take enormous pride in matching our patients to the most appropriate surgical treatment.
About the Role
Description
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
- Facilitate patient care
- Preliminary work-up: history, chief complaint, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil reactions, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement.
- Manual refractions.
- Tonometry (Applanation, Tonopen).
- Diagnostic testing: Biometry, Topography, OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Photos.
- Take dictation and document exam findings while physician is examining patient.
- Administer drops under physician supervision.
- Write out necessary prescriptions.
- Take and explain tests, procedures, treatments, and diagnoses to patients.
- Maintain and stock all exam rooms.
- Clean and maintain all instruments.
- Assist physician in minor office surgery.
- Return and answer patient phone calls as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice. Experience in cornea and cataract clinics preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
- Experience in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Reliability and dependability.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office.
- Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)
Key Skills
Patient History TakingVisual Acuity TestingTonometryManual RefractionBiometryCorneal TopographyOptical Coherence TomographyVisual Field TestingFundus PhotographyElectronic Medical RecordsPatient CommunicationClinical DocumentationOphthalmic Diagnostic TestingMinor Office Surgery AssistanceMicrosoft OfficeOutlook
Categories
Healthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Assist physicians with patient examinations and treatment by taking histories, performing preliminary workups and diagnostic tests, documenting findings, and administering drops under supervision. Support patient care by explaining procedures and diagnoses, assisting with minor office surgery, maintaining exam rooms and instruments, and responding to patient calls.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
148
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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