What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Tyson Eye?
Tyson Eye is looking for a candidate who is, 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, available at this link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/rv8/OphthalmicTechnician_Jan2026_13234
Responsibilities/ Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:
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, available at this link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/rv8/OphthalmicTechnician_Jan2026_13234
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
- Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- IRA with company match