Ophthalmic Tech - Bucks County

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, located in Philadelphia, seeks an ophthalmic assistant to support eye screening and diagnostic testing under an ophthalmologist’s supervision. The role also provides essential clerical and administrative support to the ophthalmology team.

The position involves travel to Bucks County satellite offices and possibly other departments to help cover priority needs, with a Monday–Friday schedule and regular start/end times at the Bucks County location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 12 months of hire.
• Healthcare/clerical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an ophthalmologist, perform eye screening and diagnostic testing for patient evaluation.
• Provide clerical/administrative support as needed.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Epic Proficiency

General Clerical Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED or Relevant experience

Job description

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Under the supervision of an ophthalmologist, provides eye screening and diagnostic testing necessary for the evaluation of patient eye problems. Provides clerical/administrative support as needed.

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Under the supervision of an ophthalmologist, provides eye screening and diagnostic testing necessary for the evaluation of patient eye problems. Provides clerical/administrative support as needed.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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Qualifications

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:15a - 4:45p. The scheduled start and end times require flexibility to meet the needs of the practice. In addition to working at Bucks County Satellite Office, there will be travel to our other departments/satellite offices to provide support until hours will be worked only at Bucks County.

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 12 months of hire

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Epic Proficiency
• General Clerical Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Service Orientation

Overview

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour

About The Organization

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.