Part Time Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and assist in various clinical duties. Responsibilities include patient work-ups, IOP checks, and scheduling activities, along with maintenance of supplies and equipment. Candidates are required to have a minimum of one year in healthcare and must be certified as COA or COT within 18 months of hire. The position offers varying hours, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required.
• Candidates not already certified must obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
• CPR certification required; if not certified must obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing including various checks.
• Maintain clinical and off-site supplies and equipment.
• Assist with scheduling activities and greet patients.
• Direct patients, enter data, register patients, and discharge patients.
• Prepare charts, assist with referrals, and complete required forms.

Skills

Experience in a healthcare setting

Ophthalmic diagnostic testing

Patient work-ups

CPR certified

Certification as COA or COT

Job description

Job Summary

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician will perform 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. Responsibilities also include maintenance of clinical and off‑site supplies and equipment, assistance with scheduling activities, greeting patients, directing patients, entering data, registering patients, discharging patients, scheduling appointments, chart preparation, assisting with referrals, authorizations, and completion of all forms, and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required.
• Candidates not already certified must obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
• CPR certification required; if not certified must obtain within six months.
• Candidates 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.