Ophthalmic Tech-Kingswood

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is seeking a Part-Time Ophthalmic Technician for their Wilmington, DE office. In this role, you will assist the Ophthalmologist by conducting preliminary examinations, documenting patient information, and performing ocular tests.

Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma and have at least two years of relevant experience or training. A certification from JCAHPO is preferred. The position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills to provide optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience under ophthalmologic supervision or graduation from an accredited program.
• Will provide on-the-job training if experienced in medical field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Ophthalmologist with patient examinations.
• Document patient information in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Perform preliminary ocular exams and administer medications.

Skills

Patient information documentation

Ocular examination

Administering ophthalmic medications

Collaboration with physicians

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

JCAHPO certification preferred

Job description

Nemours is looking for a Part-Time Ophthalmic tech to cover our satellite office of Kingswood, Wilmington DE.

The Ophthalmic Technician assists and works under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmologist. The responsibilities require performance of a preliminary examination on all patients, which can include but is not limited to, a complete medical and ocular history, lensometry, stereopsis, color testing, visual acuity, tonopen, slit lamp exam, applanation tonometry, visual fields, pupil dilation, fundus, photography, and OCT’s.

Essential Functions

• Successfully navigate and properly document the requisite patient information into the EPIC- Electronic Medical Record.
• Complete a preliminary ocular exam which includes a medical and ocular history, visual acuities, color vision, lensometry, cover tests, motility tests, stereopsis tests, external examination, pupil evaluation, slit lamp biomicroscopy, intraocular pressures, refractometry, patching instructions, and contact lens instructions.
• Perform additional Ophthalmic Technician responsibilities, i.e. Humphrey Visual Field testing, OIS, fundus photography, OCT, and pachymetry, if applicable.
• Administer ophthalmic medications in accordance with approved divisional clinical pathway and confirmed skill competency.
• Maintain a par level of supplies, medications, and patient educational materials in exam rooms. Ensure that all ophthalmic equipment is in working order at the beginning of each day, as week as throughout the entirety of each patient care day.
• Work collaboratively with physicians and supervisor to facilitate patient flow and maintain efficiency.
• Participate in the orientation and training of other associates as assigned by manager.
• Work collaboratively with peers at all times to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to patients and families at all times.
• Possess and utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with Nemours standard business practices, policies and operating procedures.
• Provide ophthalmic technician service in division satellite locations as necessary.
• Travel to multiple sites 1 or 2 days per week.

Additional Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Two years of satisfactory, full-time work experience under ophthalmologic or optometric supervision; or graduation from an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians plus one year work experience. JCAHPO certification at either the COA, COT, or COMT level preferred. Will provide on the job training if the applicant has experience in various capacities within the medical field. If trained, it is expected that the applicant sits for JCAT basic home study course within 3-9 months of employment; and test for COA Certification within 12 months of hire date. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 60 days of your start date.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 19085
• Job Category Clinical Support Staff
• Posting Date 06/09/2026, 03:11 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 2500 Rosemont Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19802, US (On-site)