Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to perform a range of ophthalmic diagnostic tests and support patient flow in a busy ophthalmology clinic.

The position is full-time with hours roughly 7:00am–5:30pm, Monday through Friday, and involves patient greetings, data entry, chart prep, scheduling, and ongoing certification requirements. Knowledge of scheduling and referrals is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required.
• Candidates must obtain COA/COT within 18 months of hire.
• CPR certification required, or must obtain within 6 months of appointment.
• Temporary appointment if not certified until certification is received.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing including IOP checks, visual acuity testing, refraction, keratometry, A-scans, OCTs, ERGs and more.
• Greet and direct patients, enter data, register and discharge patients, and schedule appointments.
• Maintain clinical and off-site supplies and equipment; assist with referrals and authorizations.

Skills

Patient care

Ophthalmic testing

Data entry

Scheduling

Education

COA certification

COT certification

CPR certification

Job description

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician

• Syracuse

• Allied Health

• Full-time

• Opening on: Jan 7 2026

• Nursing-Ophthalmology Amb.Care
• State of New York
• TH Instructional Support Assistant, NSSL1
• 87979
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician will be responsible for performing ophthalmic diagnostic testing (including patient work ups, IOP checks, visual acuity testing, refraction, keratometry, A-scans, visual fields. corneal topography, ERGs, OCTs, IOL Master and more). Also includes maintenance of clinical and off site supplies and equipment , assistance with scheduling activities. Greets patients, directs patients and enters data, registers patients, discharges patients and schedules appointments. Performs chart prep, assists with the referral process, assists with authorizations and completion of all forms. Also other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting required. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required. Candidates not already certified will be required to successfully complete and obtain certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) through Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 18 months of hire. CPR certification required, if not CPR certified must obtain within 6 months of appointment. Candidates who are not certified will be on a temporary appointment until certification is received.

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are encouraged to apply.

Work Days:

Varying hours between 7:00a-5:30p Monday-Friday. No weekends/holidays

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources