Ophthalmic Technician
Job Description
Job Description
We are a thriving, busy Retina practice built on teamwork, continuous learning, and a shared passion for helping people. Many of our team members came to us seeking a positive change from overly demanding schedules, toxic environments, or a lack of respect shown by management or their employers. Here, you will find a genuinely supportive peer network, a stable and predictable work schedule, and five dedicated physicians who deeply value, respect, and appreciate their staff. If you love the field of ophthalmology and want to grow your skills in a healthy workplace, we would love to meet you!
Position Summary: The Ophthalmic Technician provides vital clinical support by performing diagnostic testing, documenting medical histories, and assisting our physicians with patient care and minor in-office procedures.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Patient Work-Ups & Histories: Interview patients to accurately document detailed ocular and medical histories.
- Diagnostic Testing: Perform a variety of routine and specialized tests using advanced ophthalmic instruments, including:
- Visual acuity and intraocular pressures (via Tonopen)
- Basic motility and external exams (including pupillary testing for size, reaction, and APD)
- Advanced imaging and testing: B-scan ultrasonography, fundus photography, OCT, and fluorescein angiography
- Clinical Documentation: Use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) with high proficiency to document exams, treatment plans, and chart signatures.
- Physician Assistance: Assist physicians during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, managing instrumentation, sterile preparations, and documentation.
- Medication Administration: Administer topical medications or diagnostic drugs as directed by the provider for testing or treatment.
- Patient Education: Partner with physicians to assist in educating patients regarding their prescribed treatment plans.performing diagnostic testing, documenting medical histories, and assisting our physicians with patient care and minor in-office procedures.
Why We Are Different (Perks & Work-Life Balance)
- Predictable Schedule & No Weekends: Most workdays reliably run from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Technicians rotate shifts so you only open at 7:30 AM one day a week and close (between 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM) one day a week.
- A Unique Clinical Workflow: Enjoy a highly focused clinical routine—we do not refract or perform visual fields here!
- Generous Time Off: In addition to your standard PTO, we offer 10 paid holidays throughout the year.
- A Culture of Fun: We actively build team bonds outside the clinic. You can look forward to after-hours activities like bowling, paint-and-sip nights, a legendary yearly UNO tournament, and team challenges like Hot Ones(probably retired after last year)!
\nCompany Description
Our physicians are subspecialist ophthalmologists who exclusively treat eye conditions involving the vitreous and retina. Often patients are referred to us from other eye care providers or general practice physicians. At New England Retina Consultants, doctors utilize the most advanced medical and surgical approaches to diagnosing and treating vitreous and retinal diseases. Our doctors have trained at some of the top institutions in the country including the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary in Boston, MA and the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
Company Description
Our physicians are subspecialist ophthalmologists who exclusively treat eye conditions involving the vitreous and retina. Often patients are referred to us from other eye care providers or general practice physicians. At New England Retina Consultants, doctors utilize the most advanced medical and surgical approaches to diagnosing and treating vitreous and retinal diseases. Our doctors have trained at some of the top institutions in the country including the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary in Boston, MA and the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.