Ophthalmic Health Technician — COA Certified

Veterans Health Administration; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a skilled Ophthalmic Assistant at the GS-8 level to support ophthalmology clinics in patient assessment and lens calculations. The role requires knowledge of eye anatomy, tonometry, and safe medication administration under supervision.

The position emphasizes accuracy, patience, and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic environment with complex patient needs.

Qualifications

• Two years above high school with a minimum of six semester hours directly related to a health care field or associate’s degree in a health care related degree.
• One year of experience in a health care field such as nursing, medical assistant, or health technician.
• Certification as COA/COT/COMT by JCAHPO is required.

Skills

Advanced tonometry

Pupil evaluation

Intraocular lens calculations

Eye anatomy and physiology

Medication effects in the eye

Eye optics

Clinic equipment maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree in health care

Two years above high school with six semester hours related to health care

COA certification

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a skilled Ophthalmic Assistant at the GS-8 level to support ophthalmology clinics in patient assessment and lens calculations. The role requires knowledge of eye anatomy, tonometry, and safe medication administration under supervision.

The position emphasizes accuracy, patience, and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic environment with complex patient needs.