Ophthalmic Technician – COA-Certified Eye Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists/optometrists, perform diagnostic procedures, and assist during clinic-based surgeries. The role includes patient education and involvement in medical student and resident training.

Qualifications include US citizenship, VA COA certification, and one year of health care experience or equivalent education.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic VA qualifications for Ophthalmic Assistant and COA certification as applicable.
• Experience or education in clinical ophthalmology and patient data collection.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists and optometrists during diagnostics and clinic-based procedures.
• Educate patients and legal representatives; participate in patient education initiatives.
• Support medical students and residents in clinical settings.
• Maintain and disinfect ophthalmic equipment and work areas.

Skills

Ophthalmic equipment

Medical records documentation

Patient education

Disinfection procedures

Education

Associate's degree or higher in health care field

High school diploma or equivalent

COA certification

Tools

COA certification

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists/optometrists, perform diagnostic procedures, and assist during clinic-based surgeries. The role includes patient education and involvement in medical student and resident training.

Qualifications include US citizenship, VA COA certification, and one year of health care experience or equivalent education.