What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Tyson Eye?
Ophthalmic or Optometric Assistant
Tyson Eye is looking for a candidate who is a CPOA, OMA, COA or wishes to become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). We encourage ongoing training as well as provide pay increases once certifications are achieved. We will help you increase your earning potential!
Tyson Eye is looking for a candidate who is a CPOA, OMA, COA or wishes to become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). We encourage ongoing training as well as provide pay increases once certifications are achieved. We will help you increase your earning potential!
Tyson Eye promotes from within and encourages our team members to advance their careers and earning potential. The majority of our technicians become Certified Ophthalmic Assistants (COA) within 18 months of joining our team. Our current technicians are cross trained for Optometry, general Ophthalmology, Retina, Lasik, Cataract, and in our research department. Interested candidates are encouraged to complete the Predictive Index, located a this link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/rv8/Tech
Responsibilities/ Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:
- Review patient chart(s)
- Working up patients for eye exams
- Opening and closing of exam rooms
- Provide the highest quality of customer service
- Perform diagnostic tests (OCT, Retina Camera, Visual Field, Goldmann tonometry, OPD, IOL master, etc.)
- Screen patients for clinical trials
Excellent benefits package available for FT employees upon 91st day of employment:
- Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- IRA with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted vision and optical
Tyson Eye is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and a drug and tobacco free organization.
