Ophthalmic Technician

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, EyeSouth Partners is an eye care physician services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of eye care services in throughout the Southeast. EyeSouth’s partner practices’ clinical mission is to provide high quality medical and surgical specialty eye care. EyeSouth supports its affiliated practices and physician partners with capital, administrative resources, operating expertise, and strategic guidance with an absolute focus on clinical quality and a patient-first culture.

EyeSouth’s affiliate network consists of over 40 practices with 300+ doctors providing medical and surgical eye care services at over 175 clinic locations and 20+ ambulatory surgery centers throughout Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina. 

We are now hiring a Ophthalmic Photographer. This person will work as part of a team of clinical research coordinators to implement clinical research. They will specifically be responsible for obtaining ophthalmic images (photography, OCT, other) storing/transmitting the images per protocol. This candidate will also serve as the primary BCVA ETDRS coordinator.

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

Photography skills include:

• Identify and image ocular anatomy for diagnostic and documentary photography
• Perform single and stereo fundus photography, photograph posterior pole through and around dense or opaque media
• Slit lamp photography, and diffuse external photography
• Complete CITI certification and work within the framework of an IRB for clinical trials and studies
• Certify for assigned clinical trial photography studies
• Complete images and other duties as assigned

• 2-3 years experience COA Preferred Training in clinical ophthalmic photography
• Training and experience in phlebotomy, specifically venipuncture
• Hands on experience in clinical research ophthalmic photography, including certification as a photographer for clinical trials, is preferred
• Training and certification in ETDRS best corrected visual acuity
• Meticulous record keeping and organizational skills
• Careful attention to detail in all research procedures
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent judgment
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate research procedures with co-workers is essential

Ultimately, the position requires a meticulous individual with a positive attitude, excellent patient satisfaction skills, and product and service knowledge. Individual must be an enthusiastic, devoted, team player that is able to thrive in a clinical setting.

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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