Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - PRN

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP is seeking a full-time ophthalmic technician in Lakeland, FL. The role involves performing a range of ophthalmic tests, documenting results for physician review, and assisting with refractions as directed.

You will also instill medications when requested and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Ideal candidates hold COTs/COAs certification, have at least two years in a medical setting (ophthalmology preferred), and maintain CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Certification as COTs or COAs required.
• Minimum two years in a medical field; ophthalmology preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic tests and document results for physician review.
• Instill medications as requested by physicians.
• Maintain, clean and repair ophthalmic equipment.
• Review patient history forms and perform refractions as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Refractions

Equipment maintenance

Education

COTs/COAs certification

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.