Ophthalmic Technician — Impactful Retina Role & Growth

Retina Consultants of Texas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) contribution

Paid holidays

Job summary

Retina Consultants of Texas seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to document patient histories and summarize medical data, perform preliminary ocular exams, and manage patient flow in the Spurs Lane/Schertz clinics. Travel to northern San Antonio clinics is possible; typical hours are 6:30am–6:30pm, Monday–Friday, with potential weekend hours.

Responsibilities include conducting visual tests, assisting with procedures, and coordinating with clinicians while maintaining HIPAA standards and accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience in ophthalmic settings is a plus.
• Ability to document and summarize medical history accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements and privacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history including chief complaint and past ocular history.
• Record visual acuity, confrontational fields, motility, pupillary tests, and tonometry.
• Assist with clinic flow and patient communication about appointment status.
• Open/close duties, inventory, prep of drugs and instruments.
• Maintain exam rooms cleanliness and back-up supply levels.
• Support ophthalmic photographer for OCT imaging as needed.
• Reschedule no-shows and manage patient flow to physicians.
• Troubleshoot exam equipment and assist with laser procedures as needed.

Skills

Comprehensive work ups

Communication skills

Organization and multitask

Patient education (eye drops)

Team player

Use of multiple computer systems

HIPAA training

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Retina Consultants of Texas seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to document patient histories and summarize medical data, perform preliminary ocular exams, and manage patient flow in the Spurs Lane/Schertz clinics. Travel to northern San Antonio clinics is possible; typical hours are 6:30am–6:30pm, Monday–Friday, with potential weekend hours.

Responsibilities include conducting visual tests, assisting with procedures, and coordinating with clinicians while maintaining HIPAA standards and accurate