Retina Ophthalmic Technician

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.
• Travel to other offices to fit business needs

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

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:

• Venice, FL 34285 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person