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

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support physicians with patient testing and history reviews. The role involves performing refractions, documenting test results, and assisting the physician as needed.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, medication instillation upon request, and ensuring instruments are clean and functional. CPR certification is required and prior ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Technician (COTs) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COAs) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
• Two years experience in a medical field. Two years 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

Refractions

Patient history review

Equipment maintenance

Education

COAs/COTs certification

Job 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.