Part-Time Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COA/COT)

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Part Time Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to perform comprehensive ophthalmic testing, including IOP checks, visual acuity, refraction, keratometry, A-scans, OCTs and related procedures. You will greet patients, enter data, schedule appointments, prepare charts and assist with referrals and authorizations.

Additionally, you will maintain supplies and equipment for clinical and off-site use, contribute to chart prep, and support the scheduling

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required.
• If not certified, must obtain COA within 18 months; CPR required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing (IOP checks, acuity testing, refraction, keratometry, A-scans, OCTs, ERGs, IOL Master).
• Maintain clinical and off-site supplies and equipment; assist with scheduling activities.
• Greets and directs patients; enters data, registers, discharges and schedules appointments.
• Prepare charts; assist with referrals, authorizations and completion of forms; other related duties.

Skills

Healthcare experience

COA/COT certification

Education

COA or COT certification

Job description

Upstate in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Part Time Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to perform comprehensive ophthalmic testing, including IOP checks, visual acuity, refraction, keratometry, A-scans, OCTs and related procedures. You will greet patients, enter data, schedule appointments, prepare charts and assist with referrals and authorizations.

Additionally, you will maintain supplies and equipment for clinical and off-site use, contribute to chart prep, and support the scheduling