Ophthalmic Technician II
At Vitreo Retinal Associates, we’re more than a leading retina specialty practice—we’re a team dedicated to preserving and restoring vision for our patients. Specializing in advanced care for retinal conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate, personalized treatment. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We value every team member’s contribution and provide opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. With multiple locations across North Florida, we’re proud to serve our community and make a meaningful impact every day.
About the role
We are hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services. This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Obtaining and documenting patient history
- Determining visual acuity
- Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
- Performing basic lensometry
- Pupillary assessment
- Visual field testing
- PAM
- Basic ocular motility assessment
- Automated keratometry
- Osmolarity testing
- Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
- Performing office duties and clinical tasks—entering data into EMR, providing patient services
- Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
- Pre-operative preparation of patient
- Maintaining equipment and instruments
- Perform ocular imaging including OCT, Topography
- Post-operative education
- Travel to other offices as required
Requirements
- 3-5 years of ophthalmic technician experience preferred
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred
- Graduation from an accredited high school
- Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as needed
- Flexibility with traveling to various locations
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to seek instruction in areas where you are not knowledgeable
- Ability to recognize inconsistencies
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with match
- HSA/FSA
- Telemedicine
- Generous PTO package
- Free employee discounts and perks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group Life/AD&D
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance