Asheville Eye Associates
Orthoptic Technician Asheville Eye Associates Asheville, N.C.
Asheville Eye Associates is seeking to add a full-time orthoptist to join our pediatric and adult strabismus/neuro-ophthalmology team. For more than half a century, Asheville Eye Associates has provided expert eye care to our patients in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
The orthoptist will provide comprehensive clinical sensorimotor evaluation and visual assessment of ophthalmology patients with ocular motility dysfunction and will plan and implement treatment programs for selected patients based on evaluation results. The orthoptist may also work as an ophthalmic technician with non-strabismus patients. In addition to assisting in ophthalmology clinics, the orthoptist will see patients separately in a strabismus/amblyopia clinic. Essential Job Functions: Evaluates each assigned patient in terms of current or potential problems with vision, muscle balance, binocular sensory relationships, or related ocular disorder Plans and implements treatment programs for selected patients based on evaluation results Re-evaluates on-going therapy, instituting appropriate changes in the management plan Participates in assigned clinics, completes required documentation of examination and therapy in EMR Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Certified orthoptist or eligible certification from an AOC accredited Orthoptic Program Excellence in clinical care of children and their families Commitment to detailed and accurate examination techniques Team player willing to participate in multiple tasks to facilitate patient care High level of customer service cultural sensitivity and effective oral and written communications skills
To apply for this position, please send your resume to: Shari Cooper Human Resources Director Asheville Eye Associates 8 Medical Park Drive Asheville, N.C. 28803 828.258.1586 828.210.0962 (fax) [email protected]
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