Ophthalmic Technician (COA/COT) – Eye Care Specialist

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Education programs

Job summary

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a part-time Ophthalmic Technician. The role requires at least 5 years of ophthalmic experience or COA/COT certification, and includes performing tests, documenting history, and assisting in procedures.

Responsibilities include patient communication, accurate documentation of refractions, blood pressure, visual field testing, and post-operative wound care, with opportunities for shift-based compensation and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years' ophthalmic experience or COA/COT certification.
• Ophthalmic testing and patient history documentation experience.
• Proficiency with refractions, visual field testing, and corneal mapping.

Responsibilities

• Explain tests and how they affect patients.
• Record medical history and update medication sheets.
• Perform measurements: BP, refractions, TA's, K readings, visual fields.
• Assist physicians with complex procedures and post-op wound care.
• Determine next patient based on physician's schedule.

Skills

Ophthalmic tech

COA or COT

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Refraction equipment

Job description

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a part-time Ophthalmic Technician. The role requires at least 5 years of ophthalmic experience or COA/COT certification, and includes performing tests, documenting history, and assisting in procedures.

Responsibilities include patient communication, accurate documentation of refractions, blood pressure, visual field testing, and post-operative wound care, with opportunities for shift-based compensation and benefits eligibility.