Ophthalmic Photographer I
Company: Bay Area Retina Associates
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: About Bay Area
Retina Associates Bay Area Retina Associates (BARA) is an
established Ophthalmology practice with over 35 years in the
industry, renowned as a premier group of highly skilled
ophthalmologists specializing in state-of-the-art retinal
treatments. With 10 conveniently located facilities across the Bay
Area, our unwavering commitment is to provide high-quality care to
our patients. Job Summary Under supervision of the OPSMGR serve as
an Ophthalmic Photographer I performing patient care support
functions, but not limited to supporting the daily clinic flow.
This position involves working closely with staff, patients, as
well as the doctors who treat them. Supporting day-to-day
operations at the assigned practice location, rooming and
photographing patient eyes, communicating directly with Practice
Leads to accomplish set goals for the assigned practice, and
ability to take direction and execute daily tasks. Performs OCT,
FAF, Fluorescein Angiography, and Fundus Photography on a variety
of devices Maintain photography supplies, cameras, and equipment
All phases of fluorescein angiography, fundus photography, optical
coherence tomography, and ICG angiography Patient positioning,
obtaining consents, Identifying basic landmarks of the retina as
well as determination of right/left fundus, correcting selection of
seven fields based on diagnosis, adequate focusing and adaptation
for different media opacities, maintaining digital imaging
databases All phases of image management system storage and
administration: patient image file sorting, labeling, and
archiving, patient photo selection, comparison and display for
physician review, and maintenance and monitoring of image storage,
archive, and retrieval system Supplies and inventory: maintaining
adequate photography supplies, FA/ICG supplies, back-up equipment,
flash bulbs, internal bulbs, and fuses OCT/Camera repair and
maintenance: maintain all camera and OCT equipment. Archive digital
images appropriately. Communicates information with physicians and
update staff, leadership, EMR, etc. as applicable Scribe all
results of exam in EMR as well as other pertinent information
relayed by the patient and doctor Open and close exam rooms at the
beginning and end of each day. Sterilize equipment. Restock rooms
and perform drug and medical supply inventory, ordering as needed
Have knowledge of common diagnoses, procedures, and instrumentation
Update pertinent patient information in MDI as appropriate as well
as updating appropriate details in NextGen Work with Practice Lead
to identify patients’ needs, clarify information, research issues
and provide solutions and/or alternatives (as appropriate) Ensure
compliance of HIPAA regulations and Privacy Guidelines are executed
when working in EMR/PM systems OSHA Classification Category I -
includes exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues – must always
ensure compliance and adherence to regulations OSHA and infectious
waste procedures, proper documentation (maintaining photography
logs for camera room and OCT and proper charting and image routing)
Possess strong computer skills and the ability to maneuver multiple
resources Meet department/team qualitative and quantitative targets
Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations; obtain 2 patient
identifiers with each interaction Assist with rooming patients and
assist doctor with numbing, rinsing, and procedure set up as needed
Test patient’s far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth
perception, visual field, and tonometry and enter into EMR. Dilate
patient eyes Obtain and record new patient history and/or review
established patient history Scribe all results of exam in EMR as
well as other pertinent information relayed by the patient and
doctor Check out and schedule follow-up visit Other duties as
assigned Requirements: High School Diploma/GED Certified Medical
Assistant Preferred 1 year of experience in a Medical Office,
Hospital or Healthcare setting 1 year of experience in
Retina/Ophthalmology/Photography preferred Some travel from
practice to practice may be required Benefits Medical, Dental,
Vision and Life Insurance 401(k) and Cash Balance Plan with
Employer Contributions and Profit Sharing EAP Plan Rich PTO Plan 9
Paid Holidays Birthday off
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