Ophthalmic Technician: Diagnostics & Patient Care

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks an Ophthalmology Assistant to perform diagnostic eye tests and support the ophthalmologist with procedures and administrative tasks. Typical duties include collecting ocular histories, performing tests such as intraocular pressure measurements, visual fields, imaging, and basic motility assessments under supervision.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, CPR, background checks, and completion of an approved ophthalmology assistant program; strong

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of full-time work experience under ophthalmology supervision
• JRCOMP approved program for ophthalmology assistants

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake including ocular history, medical history, medications and allergies.
• Perform routine tests using ophthalmic instruments providing diagnostic information (IOP, motility, visual fields, PAM and BAT tests, A-scan USN, fundus photography, pupillary assessment).
• 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.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Patient intake

Medical history documentation

Tools

A-scan USN

Fundus photography

PAM/BAT tests

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks an Ophthalmology Assistant to perform diagnostic eye tests and support the ophthalmologist with procedures and administrative tasks. Typical duties include collecting ocular histories, performing tests such as intraocular pressure measurements, visual fields, imaging, and basic motility assessments under supervision.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, CPR, background checks, and completion of an approved ophthalmology assistant program; strong