Part Time Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician. You will perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and patient work-ups, assist with scheduling activities, and maintain clinical supplies. Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is required within 18 months. Candidates with experience in a healthcare setting and CPR certification are preferred. The role has varying work hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Candidates must obtain certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within 18 months of hire.
• CPR certification required within 6 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and patient work ups.
• Assist with patient scheduling and data entry.
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment.

Skills

Ophthalmic diagnostic testing

Patient care

Data entry

CPR certification

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Job description

Job Summary:

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician will be responsible for performing ophthalmic diagnostic testing (including patient work ups, IOP checks, visual acuity testing, refraction, keratometry, A-scans, visual fields, corneal topography, ERGs, OCTs, IOL Master and more). Also includes maintenance of clinical and off site supplies and equipment, assistance with scheduling activities. Greets patients, directs patients and enters data, registers patients, discharges patients and schedules appointments. Performs chart prep, assists with the referral process, assists with authorizations and completion of all forms. Also other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting required. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required. Candidates not already certified will be required to successfully complete and obtain certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) through Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 18 months of hire. CPR certification required; if not CPR certified must obtain within 6 months of appointment. Candidates who are not certified will be on a temporary appointment until certification is received.

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are encouraged to apply.

Work Days:

Varying hours between 7:00 a-5:30 p Monday-Friday. No weekends/holidays.