Traveling Ophthalmic Technician: OCT & Refractions

The Retina Institute of Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Free uniforms

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Retina Institute of Florida is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. The role involves assisting physicians, performing diagnostic tests, and delivering high-quality patient care across three weekly locations (Boca, Palm Beach Gardens, Stuart). Travel between sites is required.

The ideal candidate has ophthalmology experience, COA/COT/COMT certification, strong customer service, and meticulous attention to detail. Proficiency with EMR and ophthalmic equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in ophthalmology or optometry setting.
• Certified as a COA, COT, or COMT.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite, EMR.
• Proficient in ophthalmic diagnostic equipment (OCT, Visual Fields, etc).

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and gather comprehensive patient medical history and document chief complaints.
• Perform visual acuity testing, refractions, tonometry, OCT, fundus photography, and other diagnostic testing.
• Assist doctor during eye exams and in-office procedures, as needed.
• Educate patients on procedures, treatments and post visit care.
• Administer eye drops of medications as directed by physician.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times.
• Maintains and calibrate diagnostic equipment.
• Accurately input data into EMR system.
• Assist with patient flow and efficiency.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Customer service

Data entry

Detail oriented

Education

COA/COT/COMT

Tools

OCT

Fundus photography

EMR

Equipment calibration

Job description

The Retina Institute of Florida is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. The role involves assisting physicians, performing diagnostic tests, and delivering high-quality patient care across three weekly locations (Boca, Palm Beach Gardens, Stuart). Travel between sites is required.

The ideal candidate has ophthalmology experience, COA/COT/COMT certification, strong customer service, and meticulous attention to detail. Proficiency with EMR and ophthalmic equipment is essential.