Company Overview
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.
Position Summary
We are actively recruiting for a Doctor Extender to join our growing team at South Georgia Eye Partners.
If you wish to join a growing team with favorable benefits and perks, while contributing to a best-in-class organization, please apply with your resume.
Responsibilities
- Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing,includingVisual acuity assessments,Tonometry, Optical coherence tomography (OCT), Visual field testing,Fundusand anterior segment imaging.
- Ensure accuracy, calibration, and proper operation of testing equipment.
- Conductselectstherapeutic procedures aspermittedby scope and state regulations, and under doctor supervision.
- Administer medications or eye drops when delegated by the doctor.
- Collect and summarize patient history, chief complaints, and exam findings in the EMR.
- Prepare comprehensive documentation for doctor review to streamline exam flow.
- Support the ophthalmologist byanticipatingexam needs andfacilitatingsmooth transitions between diagnostic steps.
- Prepare patients for examination, including dilating patients, managing wait times, and explaining procedures.
- Coordinate patient movement through diagnostic stations to maximize clinic efficiency.
- Serve as a primary or secondary clinical assistant during busy clinic sessions.
- Assistin developing, communicating, and implementing treatment plans as directed by the doctor.
- Provide patient education on medications, follow‑up instructions, and postoperative care (when applicable).
- Maintain exam rooms, testing areas, and inventory of clinical supplies.
- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Support overall clinical operations through teamwork and proactive problem solving.
- Comply withall clinical protocols, policies, bylaws, andstandardsestablishedby the practice.
- Adhere to all federal, state, and local healthcare laws and regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and billing/coding requirements
- Support quality assurance,utilizationreview, and compliance initiatives.
- Educate patients and familiesregardingdiagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
- Participate in professional development, continuing medical education (CME), and required training programs
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient flow and care coordination
- Report incidents, complaints, malpractice claims, or licensure matters promptlyin accordance withpolicy
- Use employer facilities, equipment, and resources solely for authorized clinical duties.
Qualifications
- Current, unrestrictedlicense in the State(s) you will be practicing in.
- No history of license suspension, exclusion from federal healthcare programs, or professional discipline
- Demonstrated knowledge of ophthalmology and/or optometry clinical practices preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, ethical standards, and patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to work full-time across multiple practice locations, as assigned
- Successful completion of background check, drug screening, and pre-employment health requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skillsincludingthe ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at alllevels;both internal and external.
- Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries;understandwhen to route inquiries tothe nextlevel.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexibletime frames. Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes.
- Teamplayerthat develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engageand ability tobuild consensus among cross-functional teams
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.
