Ophthalmic Technician
Work Location:
Los Angeles, CA, USAOnsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 07/16/2026
Salary Range: $31.51 - 62.64 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite
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Job Qualifications
Required:
Current certification as Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).Minimum 5 years recent experience providing technical support in Ophthalmology practice.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as required.
Ability to collaborate with Practice Manager and/or Associate Administrator in problem solving and implementing new and continuing patient care systems.
Ability to organize technician work schedules for continuous coverage.
Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology of visual systems.
Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring, and recording visual acuity, and tonometry.
Familiarity with signs and symptoms of various ophthalmic problems to answer patient-related questions and triage calls when urgent evaluation is required.
Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of patient-related testing equipment.
Knowledge of various ophthalmic clinical protocols.
Excellent interpersonal skills to promote comfortable, cooperative and effective working relationships with patients, physicians and staff.
Ability to identify and define complex problems and develop and implement solutions for quality and process improvement.
Familiarity with computerized EHR(s) and patient appointment scheduling system(s).
