Eye Diagnostics Technician — In-Office Procedures

Highmark Health Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an ophthalmology assistant to support ophthalmologists in diagnostic testing and patient care. The role includes patient intake, administering ophthalmic drops, and assisting during minor procedures in the office.

Your responsibilities also cover educating patients about treatment plans and coordinating appointment and surgery scheduling in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of full-time ophthalmology assistant experience.
• Preferred JRCOMP approved program for ophthalmology assistants.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake to include ocular history, medical history, medications and allergies.
• Perform a variety of routine ophthalmic tests and instruments to provide diagnostic information.
• Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures in-office.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications or diagnostic drops as required.
• Assist with patient education pertaining to prescribed treatment.
• Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries.

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an ophthalmology assistant to support ophthalmologists in diagnostic testing and patient care. The role includes patient intake, administering ophthalmic drops, and assisting during minor procedures in the office.

Your responsibilities also cover educating patients about treatment plans and coordinating appointment and surgery scheduling in a fast-paced clinic setting.