CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN

3 weeks ago


Syracuse NY USA, United States SUNY Upstate Medical University Full time
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:

Monday - Friday, varying hours between 7:30am-5:30pm

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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