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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Feb 10 2026
  • Nursing-Ophthalmology Amb.Care
  • State of New York
  • TH Instructional Support Assistant, NSSL1
  • 87979
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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