Certified Ophthalmic Assistant – Diagnostic & Patient Care

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician. You will perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and patient work-ups, assist with scheduling activities, and maintain clinical supplies. Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is required within 18 months. Candidates with experience in a healthcare setting and CPR certification are preferred. The role has varying work hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Candidates must obtain certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within 18 months of hire.
• CPR certification required within 6 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and patient work ups.
• Assist with patient scheduling and data entry.
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment.

Skills

Ophthalmic diagnostic testing

Patient care

Data entry

CPR certification

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Job description

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician. You will perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and patient work-ups, assist with scheduling activities, and maintain clinical supplies. Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is required within 18 months. Candidates with experience in a healthcare setting and CPR certification are preferred. The role has varying work hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or holidays.