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

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support physicians by performing a range of eye tests and documenting results for review. The role includes instilling medications as directed and maintaining ophthalmic equipment. A valid CPR certificate is required.

Applicants should have a COTs or COA certification and at least two years in a medical setting, with ophthalmology experience preferred. The position is full-time and on-site in Lakeland, FL.

Qualifications

• Certified as a COTs technician or COA through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
• Two years experience in a medical field; ophthalmology experience preferred.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' general history form.
• Perform a series of ophthalmic tests and document results for physician review; perform additional testing as requested.
• Instill medications as requested by the physician.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic repair of ophthalmic equipment.
• Must be able to perform refractions.

Skills

Refractions

Education

COTs or COA certification

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

• Performs a series of ophthalmic tests and documents results for physician review. Performs additional testing as requested by the physician.
• Performs generalized maintenance, cleaning, and basic repair of equipment.
• Must be able to perform refractions.

Full-time 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.