Ophthalmic Technician II - COA/COT Certified - Physician Group (Multiple Sites)
Ironclad & Co. · Jupiter, Florida, United States · Posted May 28, 2026
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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.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Patient Workups: Conduct comprehensive preliminary examinations including detailed medical histories, visual acuity, lensometry, applanation tonometry, pupil evaluation, and motility testing.
Specialized Diagnostic Testing: Perform complex ophthalmic imaging and testing, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Humphrey Visual Fields (HVF), fundus photography, corneal topography, and biometry (IOL Master).
Clinical & Surgical Assisting: Prepare patients for and assist ophthalmologists with minor in-office surgical procedures, laser treatments, and sterile intravitreal injections.
Efficient Patient Flow: Manage the clinical schedule dynamically across exam rooms to minimize patient wait times while maintaining a high standard of personalized care.
Accurate Documentation: Log all clinical data, diagnostic test results, and patient interactions accurately within our electronic health records (EHR) system.
Qualifications & Skills
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; formal training from an accredited ophthalmic program is a plus.
Certification: Active Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) designation by IJCAHPO is highly preferred.
Experience: 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).
Technical Skills: Proficiency with advanced ophthalmic equipment (Zeiss, Heidelberg, etc.) and EHR software (e.g., Modernizing Medicine/EMA, NextGen).
Flexibility: Ability to occasionally travel to our nearby sister clinics within the local region as needed.