Ophthalmic Technician

Retina Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Retina Group of Florida is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to join our multi-office practice in Palm Beach County, including Jupiter, Wellington, and Boynton Beach. The role emphasizes patient history, screening, and support of ophthalmic procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, COA/COT preferred, and strong communication and computer skills. Relocation to West Palm Beach, FL 33409 is required before starting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• COA or COT certification is preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn new information and tasks quickly.
• Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills with problem solving ability.
• Professional demeanor, organizational skills and ability to work well with others.
• Experience with patient triage and minor office procedures (tonometry) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document comprehensive medical and ophthalmic history using an ophthalmic EMR system.
• Obtain preliminary examination screening (visual acuity, papillary assessment, confrontational VF, tonometry).
• Assist with office-based procedures (intraocular medications, laser photocoagulation, pneumatic retinopexy).
• Develop competency with EMR system (MDI), digital imaging system, and electronic prescription program.

Skills

Patient triage

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

EMR proficiency

Learning quickly

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA/COT certification (preferred)

Tools

MDI EMR system

Job description

The Retina Group of Florida is a multi-physician, multi-office and growing ophthalmology practice specializing in diseases of the retina. We are currently seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to join our team in our northern locations in Palm Beach County (Jupiter, Wellington, and Boynton Beach). The Retina Group of Florida prides itself on first class patient care, rewarding work environment and creating pathways for employee growth. The Ophthalmic Technician position is full-time with excellent benefits.

Ophthalmic Technician 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).
• 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.

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 full time, and requires reliability, local area travel, and the need for flexibility.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Medical Assistant : 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Palm Beach, FL 33409: Relocate before starting work (Required)