Ophthalmic Tech-Neurology

Nemours-Children; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks an Ophthalmology Technician to assist the neuro-ophthalmology team with patient care and to perform ophthalmic imaging (OCT, fundus photography, visual fields). On-site training is available for specific tests, with a focus on accurate data entry and patient flow.

Responsibilities include performing initial workups, assisting with exams, and educating patients and families, while maintaining a high standard of service and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Two years of full-time ophthalmology/optometry experience or graduation from an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program with one year work experience.
• JCAHPO certification at COA/COT/COMT preferred; candidate may sit for COA within 12 months of hire; training provided if coming from other medical fields.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform initial assessment as directed by the physician.
• Instill topical medications into the eye.
• Enter clinical information into EPIC EMR.
• Assist with neuro-ophthalmologic examination.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care.
• Maintain patient flow and support a team-focused environment.

Skills

Patient care

Ophthalmic testing

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Ophthalmic Technician program or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

OCT imaging

Fundus photography

Job description

Ophthalmology Technician - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Position Summary:
We are excited to announce a position opening for an ophthalmology technician in the Division of Neurology at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE.

We seek a technician to assist our neuro-ophthalmologist with patient care and perform auxiliary tests on patients as directed, with the paramount goal of providing service excellence.This includes performing the initial patient work-up before eye dilation and other physician-led portions of the visit, as well as performing ophthalmic imaging, such as OCT, fundus photography, visual field testing, fundus autofluorescence, and fluorescein angiogram.On-site training can be provided for specific tests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient history and perform initial patient assessment, as directed by the physician
• Instill topical medications into the eye
• Enter appropriate clinical information into EPIC, the electronic medical record
• Assist the physician with the neuro-ophthalmologic examination
• Educate patients and families, as directed by the physician
• Approach all clinical interactions with a patient focused manner, demonstrating a strong customer service, service excellence orientation
• Work closely with neuro-ophthalmology physician to facilitate patient flow and maintain efficiency
• Maintain effective, team-based work relationships with physicians and other members of the heath care team in order to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of optimal patient care.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 19620
• Job Category Clinical Support Staff
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 07:28 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US (On-site)