Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - FULL TIME

Watson Clinic; Lakeland, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support the physician team in clinical exams and testing. The role includes reviewing patient history, performing a battery of ophthalmic tests, and documenting results for review.

Candidates must have COTs or COAs certification and CPR, with at least two years in a medical setting; ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Technician (COTs) or COAs through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
• Two years experience in a medical field; ophthalmology experience preferred.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patients general history form.
• Performs a series of ophthalmic tests and documents results for physician review. Performs additional testing as requested by the physician.
• Instills medication upon physicians request.
• Performs generalized maintenance, cleaning, and basic repair of equipment.
• Must be able to perform refractions.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

CPR certification

Equipment maintenance

Education

COTs or COAs certification (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology)

Job description

Description

Responsibilities:

• Reviews patients general history form.
• Performs a series of ophthalmic tests and documents results for physician review. Performs additional testing as requested by the physician.
• Instills medication upon physicians request.
• Performs generalized maintenance, cleaning, and basic repair of equipment.
• Must be able to perform refractions.

Requirements

Education:

Certified as a Technician (COTs) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COAs) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.

Experience:

Two years experience in a medical field. Two years ophthalmology experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

CPR certification.