Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Technician Syracuse New York United States 86ef2c41 175f 4370 B77e 9a

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician Syracuse Allied Health Full-time Opening on: Jan 7 2026 Nursing-Ophthalmology Amb.Care State of New York TH Instructional Support Assistant, NSSL1 87979 UUP (State University Professional Services Unit) 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 7:00a-5:30p Monday-Friday. No weekends/holidays Message to Applicants: Recruitment Office: Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr Upstate