Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician (Healthcare) Who We Are

Tennessee Retina is the largest Ophthalmology practice in Middle Tennessee, offering rewarding careers across 11 locations. We are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients in the most convenient and caring manner. Our physicians are leaders in the research and application of new retina, macula, and vitreous treatments.

We seek energetic and collaborative ophthalmic technicians to join our team! The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing quality eye care and excellent patient service. This exciting opportunity will work closely and be supported by a team of colleagues, strong leadership, and cutting‑edge technology! A day in the life of a Tennessee Retina employee is filled with learning, growing, creating, hard work, and, most of all, fun.

Tennessee Retina offers a competitive salary based on diverse experiences and backgrounds.

• Sign‑On Bonus
• Certification Incentive Bonus
• Length of Service Award Bonus Programs
• Continuing Education Program
• Transportation Reimbursement Program
• Employer‑sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness Coverage, Short‑term, Long‑term Disability, & Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Generous Employer Match
• Health Savings Account (HAS) and Flexible Spending Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation
• Annual Scrub Uniform Allowance
• Employee Referral Award Bonus Program
• Succession, Growth, and Mentorship Opportunities
• Social Gathering and Team Opportunities
• Full new hire training program to fully support, train, and welcome new hires to the team

• Perform patient workups, obtain medical histories, and conduct specialized diagnostic testing
• Travel to satellite locations
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms
• Maintain a clean, stocked working environment and ensure equipment and EOC guidelines are followed
• Perform general clinic support functions
• Demonstrate the ability to perform well in a fast‑paced, high‑volume practice
• Engage in continuous learning to advance and assist physicians, including scribe duties

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position, and additional duties may be assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of experience as an Ophthalmic Check‑In Technician in a retina clinic preferred
• Certification eligible, with certification obtained within one year of employment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, physicians, management, and employees
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting paper and electronic medical chart contents (ERM)
• Excellent organizational skills, multitasking, and logical thinking
• Proactive initiative and ability to perform in a fast‑paced, high‑volume practice
• Basic understanding of eye anatomy, medical terminology, ocular pathology, and eye diseases

Maintains strict confidentiality regarding protected health information (PHI) and understands and adheres to Tennessee Retina’s HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.

The position requires prolonged walking, sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Good eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity are sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Employees must have a standard range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Employees must have a standard range of hearing and eyesight to record and prepare paper and medical chart notes and documents.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.