What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Retina Group of Florida?
Position Summary
The Ophthalmic Technician supports physicians by performing comprehensive patient workups, diagnostic testing, and assisting with office-based procedures. This role is essential in delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring accurate clinical documentation, and maintaining efficient clinic flow. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-physician ophthalmology practice.
The Retina Group of Florida is a multi-physician, multi-office, and growing ophthalmology practice specializing in diseases of the retina. We pride ourselves on first-class patient care, a rewarding work environment, and creating pathways for employee growth. This full-time position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Responsibilities:
- Obtain and document comprehensive medical and ophthalmic history utilizing an ophthalmic-based Electronic Medical Records system.
- Obtain preliminary examination screening (Visual acuity, papillary assessment, confrontational VF, tonometry, etc).
- Perform diagnostic imaging (OCT).
- Assist with office-based procedures (Intraocular of medications, laser photocoagulation, and pneumatic retinopexy).
- Develop competency with an advanced EMR system (MDI), digital imaging system, and electronic-based prescription program.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- COA or COT certification is preferred but not required
- All applicants should possess the skills to learn new information and tasks quickly.
- All applicants should possess excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills with problem solving ability.
- All candidates should exhibit a professional demeanor, organizational skills and work well with others.
- Applicants with experience should be proficient in patient triage and work-up; including tonometry and assisting physicians with minor office procedures.
- This position is fulltime and requires reliability, local area travel and the need for flexibility.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Retina: 1 year (Required)
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Clearwater, FL 33761 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: In person