highmark healthPittsburgh, PA
Ophthalmic Technician-Allegheny General Hospital-Part-time
Ophthalmic Technician-Allegheny General Hospital-Part-time
Ophthalmic Technician-Allegheny General Hospital-Part-time
highmark healthPittsburgh, PA
11 days ago
Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansOphthalmic Medical TechnologistsHealth Technologists and Technicians, All Other
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsOffices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Apply for this role →Job Title Perform a variety of diagnostic tests 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.
Essential Responsibilities:
Perform patient intake to include ocular history, medical history, medications and allergies. (20%)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. (20%)Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures (in office), including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation. (20%)Administer topical ophthalmic medications or diagnostic drops as required by the provider for testing or treatment. (10%)Assist the ophthalmologist with patient education pertaining to prescribed treatment. (10%)Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries. (20%)
Qualifications:
Minimum 1-3 years of full time work experience under supervision of ophthalmologic supervision PreferredJRCOMP approved program for ophthalmology assistants
Additional Employment Requirements:
CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Also on the board Same function, level within a rung
Level
Mid
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Occupation
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
11 days ago