Ophthalmic Technician Jobs
Ophthalmic Technician jobs are open across private optometry practices, ophthalmology clinics, and hospital eye centers, at every level from entry-level technician to senior COT-certified roles, with specializations in diagnostic imaging, surgical assisting, and patient workup. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Responsible for daily patient care and flow of practice activities. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care. Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisors is critical.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
- Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
- Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery, scheduling, etc.
- Maintains and cleans all equipment being used. Report to supervisor if not in working condition.
- Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
- Assists in minor surgery.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
- Minimum of two years of experience working in Ophthalmology or Optometry
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
- CPR and First Aid preferred
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits (https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits)
Skills
Required- Team Player
- EPIC
- Customer Service
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Responsible for daily patient care and flow of practice activities. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care. Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisors is critical.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
- Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
- Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery, scheduling, etc.
- Maintains and cleans all equipment being used. Report to supervisor if not in working condition.
- Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
- Assists in minor surgery.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
- Minimum of two years of experience working in Ophthalmology or Optometry
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
- CPR and First Aid preferred
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits (https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits)
Skills
Required- Team Player
- EPIC
- Customer Service
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Eyecare Partners15
- SightMD14
- ReFocus Eye Health13
- OCLI Vision10
- Duly Health and Care8
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ophthalmic technician jobs.
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) credential preferred or required
- Proficiency with slit lamp, autorefractor, tonometer, and visual field analyzer
- Experience performing patient intake including visual acuity, ocular history, and preliminary testing
- Familiarity with OCT, fundus photography, and anterior segment imaging equipment
- Knowledge of ophthalmic medications, dilating drops, and basic pharmacology protocols
- One to three years of clinical ophthalmic or optometric technician experience in a practice setting
Tips for Your Ophthalmic Technician Job Search
List your certifications above the fold
Hiring managers in ophthalmology scan for COT, COMT, or CPO credentials before reading anything else. Put your certification status, issuing body, and renewal date in your resume header or a dedicated credentials line, not buried in a skills section.
Quantify your diagnostic equipment experience
Job postings routinely call out specific instruments: OCT, visual field analyzers, slit lamps, and autorefractors. Name each device you have hands-on experience with and note the clinical volume or patient throughput where you used it regularly.
Target postings that match your subspecialty scope
Retina practices, pediatric ophthalmology offices, and refractive surgery centers each require a different technical skill set. Filter your search by subspecialty keyword so you apply to roles where your existing scope is a direct match, not a stretch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ophthalmic technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a skills demonstration interview
Many ophthalmology practices ask candidates to perform a live patient workup or walk through a simulated visual acuity and IOP measurement during the interview. Rehearse your steps aloud before you go so you can narrate technique and catch procedural gaps.
Negotiate scope expansion, not just base pay
When evaluating an offer, ask specifically whether the role includes surgical scrubbing, anterior segment imaging, or low vision testing. Broader clinical scope accelerates your JCAHPO recertification credit accumulation and directly affects your long-term career options.
Ophthalmic Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ophthalmic technicians?
The most active employers for ophthalmic technicians right now are Eyecare Partners, SightMD, and ReFocus Eye Health, and the most openings are in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-site ophthalmology groups and academic medical center eye departments tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many ophthalmic technician jobs are remote?
About 1% of ophthalmic technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote work include ophthalmic coding and billing, telehealth-based visual screening coordination, and clinical documentation review positions within larger health systems.
How do you become an ophthalmic technician?
Most ophthalmic technicians start by completing a formal training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Opticianry Education or through on-the-job training in an eye care practice. After gaining clinical hours, candidates sit for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant exam through JCAHPO. Advancing to COT or COMT status requires additional documented clinical experience and passing higher-level examinations.
Can you get hired as an ophthalmic technician with little or no experience?
Yes, many private optometry offices and high-volume ophthalmology chains hire entry-level candidates and train them on-site. Highlighting any background in direct patient care, medical assisting, or customer-facing healthcare roles strengthens an entry-level application. Earning the COA credential while employed, even part-time, signals commitment and accelerates your path to roles with higher clinical responsibility.
What does the ophthalmic technician interview process look like?
Most practices run a phone screen followed by an in-person interview with the lead technician or office manager, and sometimes the supervising ophthalmologist. Candidates are often asked to demonstrate a basic patient workup, describe their experience with specific diagnostic equipment, and explain how they handle a high patient volume or a difficult interaction. Bring documentation of any certifications you hold.
Where can I find and apply to ophthalmic technician jobs?
You can find and apply to ophthalmic technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification level and subspecialty background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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