Ophthalmic Technician II - COA/COT Certified - Physician Group (Multiple Sites)

Ironclad & Co. • Jupiter, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

One of Florida’s premier, multi-location private ophthalmology groups is seeking a skilled and patient-centric Ophthalmic Technician II to join our growing team. In this mid-level role, you will provide advanced clinical support, perform specialized diagnostic testing, and deliver exceptional care across our modern South/Central Florida offices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical proficiency in eye care diagnostics and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced private practice environment dedicated to clinical excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on experience as an Ophthalmic Tech in a private practice or sub-specialty environment (e.g., retina, cornea, glaucoma, or cataracts).
• Proficiency with advanced ophthalmic equipment (Zeiss, Heidelberg, etc.) and EHR software (e.g., Modernizing Medicine/EMA, NextGen).
• Ability to occasionally travel to our nearby sister clinics within the local region as needed.
• Experience as medical scribe, ophthalmology preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology.
• Strong typing and EHR proficiency.
• Attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training from an accredited ophthalmic program is a plus.
• Active Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) designation by IJCAHPO is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preliminary examinations including detailed medical histories, visual acuity, lensometry, applanation tonometry, pupil evaluation, and motility testing.
• Perform complex ophthalmic imaging and testing, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Humphrey Visual Fields (HVF), fundus photography, corneal topography, and biometry (IOL Master).
• Prepare patients for and assist ophthalmologists with minor in-office surgical procedures, laser treatments, and sterile intravitreal injections.
• Manage the clinical schedule dynamically across exam rooms to minimize patient wait times while maintaining a high standard of personalized care.
• Log all clinical data, diagnostic test results, and patient interactions accurately within our electronic health records (EHR) system.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, plus performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Financial support and paid time off for continuing education (CE) credits and IJCAHPO certification renewals.
• Uniform/scrub allowance provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED