Ophthalmic Technician - Downtown Orlando

Nemours; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives based on clinical activity

Comprehensive benefits (health, life,

403B with employer match

Licensure, CME and dues allowance

Job summary

Nemours is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician (Full-Time) for our Downtown Orlando, Florida clinic. The role involves performing ophthalmic testing and related procedures, collecting patient data, and maintaining complete confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with specialized training and 6–12 months of experience; travel to satellite locations may be required. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation are offered by Nemours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic testing and procedures within scope of practice.
• Accurately collect health care data and document in patient records.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Nemours standards of behavior.

Skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma

Specialized training beyond high school

Job description

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

Accurately collects health care data and documents appropriate information in patient record according to policy and training resources. Independently performs and accurately documents standard ophthalmological testing/procedures within COT scope of practice. Is responsible for professional practice and development of self and others according to scope of practice. Complies with and promotes Nemours Standards of Behavior. Provides safe and effective patient/family care. Maintains a safe environment for patients, families, visitors and employees. Performs clerical duties as assigned. Participates in ensuring the overall financial well-being of the Division of Ophthalmology and the Nemours Foundation.

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.

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 .