Ophthalmic Technician

Nemours-Children; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Nemours is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician (Full-Time) to join our team in Orlando, Florida. The role involves accurate data collection, independent testing, and family-centered care in the ophthalmology clinic.

Travel to satellite locations is required. A high school diploma with one year of specialized training is needed, and 6–12 months of experience is preferred. The position emphasizes discretion, professional development, and compliance with organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 1 year of specialized training beyond high school.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician preferred.
• Travel to satellite locations required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collects health care data and documents appropriate information in patient record.
• Independently performs and documents standard ophthalmological testing/procedures.
• Is responsible for professional practice and development of self and others.
• Complies with Nemours Standards of Behavior.
• Provides safe and effective patient/family care and maintains a safe environment.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned.
• Participates in ensuring the overall financial well‑being of the Division of Ophthalmology and the Nemours Foundation.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient confidentiality

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma with 1 year additional training

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Standard ophthalmic procedures

Job description

Nemours is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician (Full-Time), to join our team in Orlando, Florida.

The COT provides individualized, age appropriate, culturally competent, goal directed and family centered care in the Ophthalmological clinic. The COT completes thorough medical histories and performs ophthalmological testing and ancillary procedures within their scope of practice. Position requires a great deal of initiative and flexibility to cope with stress and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Given the level of training and experience required in their position, the employee with be expected to work well independently. Employee must be extremely discreet to maintain patient confidentiality.

1. Accurately collects health care dataanddocumentsappropriateinformationinpatient recordaccordingto policyandtrainingresources.
2. Independently performs and accurately documents standardophthalmologicaltesting/procedureswithinCOTscope of practice.
3. Isresponsibleforprofessional practiceanddevelopmentof selfandothers according to scope of practice.
4. Complieswithand promotes Nemours Standards of Behavior.
5. Providessafeandeffectivepatient/family care.Maintainsasafeenvironmentforpatients,families,visitorsandemployees.
6. Performsclerical dutiesasassigned.
7. Participates inensuringthe overallfinancialwell-being oftheDivisionof OphthalmologyandtheNemoursFoundation.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required.Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school).
• Minimum of six (5) months to one (1) year of experience required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician preferred.
• Travel will be required to satellite locations.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• 403B with employer match.
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax. Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.

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