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Ophthalmic Technician/Surgical Assistant-Exp Required

Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC
New Haven, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$26 - $34 an hour

Benefits

Profit sharing
Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Electronic health records (EHR) management
Ophthalmology
Wheelchair mobility assistance
High school diploma or GED
Clinical data entry
Organizational skills
Patient interaction

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Experienced Retina Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe – Float

$26–$34 per hour | $500 Hiring Bonus

We are seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to work closely with a retina physician in a busy, patient-centered vitreoretinal practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys clinical responsibility, variety, and being part of an efficient, physician-led team.

This is a full-time float position that primarily supports our New Haven, Hamden, and Madison offices. Occasional coverage in Trumbull and New Fairfield is also required. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing to work at all five locations when scheduled. Business mileage for required travel between assigned offices is reimbursed according to practice policy.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., plus approximately 5–10 weekend on-call rotations annually.

Compensation and Benefits

$26–$34 per hour, based on experience, certification, and demonstrated skills
$500 hiring bonus after 90 days of successful employment
Medical and dental insurance
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits through AFLAC
401(k), profit sharing, and Safe Harbor contribution
Paid time off
Health Savings Account
Ophthalmic certification and professional-development support
Potential future opportunity to train in ophthalmic OR assisting

Primary Responsibilities

Obtain patient histories and perform ophthalmic screening
Scribe directly for the retina physician using Nextech, formerly MDI IntelleSys
Coordinate patient flow through a busy retina clinic
Prepare patients and rooms for intravitreal injections, laser procedures, and cryopexy
Perform ophthalmic imaging, including OCT, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography
Assist the physician with examinations and in-office procedures
Communicate compassionately with elderly patients and patients experiencing vision loss
Assist with occasional clerical responsibilities when clinical coverage is not needed
Participate in approximately 5–10 weekend on-call rotations annually, compensated at time-and-a-half or double time, depending on the day and applicable practice policy.

Training on the Optos camera and Heidelberg OCT will be provided to experienced ophthalmic technicians who have limited familiarity with this equipment.

Qualifications

Ophthalmic experience is required
At least 2 years of relevant ophthalmic experience or an equivalent combination of education and training
Retina experience is preferred but not required
Experience with ophthalmic screening, imaging, scribing, or procedure preparation
COA, COT, OSC, or another ophthalmic credential is preferred but not required
Strong computer and EMR skills
Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently, accept direction, and take initiative
Reliable transportation and willingness to work at all listed locations

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Manual dexterity to operate ophthalmic equipment
Ability to assist patients with mobility needs, including patients using wheelchairs
Ability to enter information accurately into the EMR
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

We are looking to fill this position promptly. Qualified candidates who are available to begin soon are encouraged to apply.

The $500 hiring bonus is payable after 90 days of successful employment and is subject to applicable payroll taxes.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

Ophthalmology: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

New Haven, CT 06519 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

New Haven, CT 06519: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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