Ophthalmic Tech-Neurology

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks an Ophthalmology Technician to support the Division of Neurology and assist with ophthalmic imaging, patient work-ups, and diagnostics. Training is available for tests such as OCT, fundus photography, and visual fields.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, efficient patient flow, and collaboration with physicians. The candidate will perform initial work-ups before dilation, enter data into EPIC, and educate patients and families under

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of full-time ophthalmologic or optometric supervision experience or graduation from an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program plus one year experience.
• JCAHPO certification at COA, COT, or COMT preferred; on-the-job training offered and testing planned within 12 months if trained.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform initial assessment as directed by the physician.
• Perform diagnostic ophthalmic procedures.
• Instill topical medications into the eye.
• Enter clinical information into EPIC, the EMR.
• Assist the physician with the neuro-ophthalmologic examination.
• Educate patients and families as directed by the physician.
• Maintain a patient-focused approach and strong customer service orientation.
• Work with the neuro-ophthalmology team to optimize patient flow and care delivery.
• Coordinate with physicians and health care team to deliver optimal patient care.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient care

EPIC EMR

Imaging support

Education

High School Diploma

Ophthalmic Technician program

Tools

OCT imaging

Fundus photography

Visual field testing

Fluorescein angiography

EPIC EMR

Job description

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
• Perform diagnostic procedures
• 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.

Learn more at Nemours.org .