Ophthalmic Technician

Delaware Eye Institute is searching for an enthusiastic Ophthalmic Technician. Great work hours, No late evenings, no major holidays, a robust benefits package, a team-oriented working environment where you are heard and respected, as well as clear career ladder opportunities. This is an amazing opportunity to grow your career in eye care with an incredibly well-respected practice.Our top Candidate will bring at least one year of Ophthalmic technician experience or one year of medical back-office experience, preferably in a medical specialty practice. However, we are prepared to train a candidate with a background in a medical specialty or with a background of strong tenure and progression in a retail/customer service field.Delaware Eye Institute is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, individually based, high-quality, eye health care. Our doctors are board-certified, skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists that provide a range of services to help our patients attain the clearest vision possible. Our services cover a range of eye problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, dry eye, and ocular injuries. We have the common goal of ascertaining the most appropriate care for any given patient, explaining the purpose of the treatment, and in initiating said therapy in a courteous and compassionate manner, irrespective of age, gender, nationality, and race or payment program.All of us at Delaware Eye Institute are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our web-page at The Ophthalmic Technician will perform a range of duties which include preparing the patient to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist and conducting a preliminary exam and capturing medical history. In addition, the preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required. Travel to other locations may also be necessary to support clinical needs.Responsibilities: Make introductions and establish rapport with patientsInitiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testingPerform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and optical biometryAdditional testing as requested by doctorPerform retinoscopy and refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the officeAssist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lensesComplete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chartEducate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physicianCheck temperature of medical refrigerator dailyMaintain and conduct inventory of medications and suppliesAssist with maintenance of clinical examination equipmentClean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processingInspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessaryOpen and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under coversFollow all safety procedures as per guidelinesPrioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleaguesExecutes duties of position in a professional and courteous mannerHandles sensitive information in a confidential mannerPerform other tasks and duties as assigned Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent requiredExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctorsBasic computer literacy requiredHighly energetic with a positive attitudeMust be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of businessMust be able to walk and stand for eight hoursMust be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit settingCertified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferredCertified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferredCertified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferredOne to two years’ experience in multi-specialty clinic preferred In Turn We Will Offer: Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short term disabilityCompany paid life insurancePaid holidays and generous paid time offPaid parking where applicableTeam oriented working environment where you are heard and respectedClear career ladder opportunities #ESP2

Created: 2026-03-04