Ophthalmic Technician-Ophthalmology-Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Perform a variety of diagnostic test to the eyes to provide information to the ophthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment. Assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years of full time work experience under supervision of ophthalmologic supervision
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• JRCOMP approved program for ophthalmology assistants

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake to include ocular history, medical history, medications and allergies.
• Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information including, but not limited to, intraocular pressures, basic motility, visual fields, PAM and BAT tests, A-scan USN, fundus photography, pupillary assessment and measurement.
• Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures (in office), including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications or diagnostic drops as required by the provider for testing or treatment.
• Assist the ophthalmologist with patient education pertaining to prescribed treatment.
• Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees