Ophthalmic Technician - Diagnostics & Patient Care

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks an ophthalmology assistant to perform diagnostic tests, assist ophthalmologists, and manage related administrative tasks. You will take ocular and medical histories, conduct routine tests (IOP, visual fields, A-scan, fundus photography), and help with minor in-office procedures.

The role requires 1–3 years of full-time experience under supervision, and preferred completion of a JRCOMP approved ophthalmology assistant program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake including ocular and medical history.
• Perform routine tests with ophthalmic instruments (IOP, motility, visual fields, A-scan, fundus photography).
• Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures in-office.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications as required for testing or treatment.
• Assist ophthalmologist with patient education.
• Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries.

Skills

Ophthalmology assistance

Patient intake

Ophthalmic tests

Procedural support

Education

JRCOMP approved program

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks an ophthalmology assistant to perform diagnostic tests, assist ophthalmologists, and manage related administrative tasks. You will take ocular and medical histories, conduct routine tests (IOP, visual fields, A-scan, fundus photography), and help with minor in-office procedures.

The role requires 1–3 years of full-time experience under supervision, and preferred completion of a JRCOMP approved ophthalmology assistant program.