Ophthalmic Technician I — Patient-Focused Eye Care

Penn Medicine; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine’s Ophthalmology department at the Scheie Eye Institute in South Jersey is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide direct patient care and support the ophthalmology team. You will collect histories, perform screenings, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory standards, with duties spanning patient intake through documentation and coordination of care with pharmacists and imaging services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 0–1 year ophthalmology experience required.
• Associate's degree with 0–1 year ophthalmology experience preferred.
• Formal Ophthalmic Technician program with 0–1 year education and certification considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes visual acuity, medical and ocular history on all patients.
• Completes chief complaint and allergies on all patients.
• Completes health screening questions including falls, abuse, depression screening.
• Documents all medications on all patients.
• Completion of surgical, all procedures, and pre-cert insurance forms when required.
• Schedule MRI’s and retrieve reports if applicable.
• Collaborate with pharmacies to ensure patient Rx’s are filled.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Safety procedures

Healthcare experience

Follow protocols

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Equipment operation

Education

HS Diploma/ GED

Associate degree

Ophthalmic Technician program

BLS/CPR within 6 months

Job description

Penn Medicine’s Ophthalmology department at the Scheie Eye Institute in South Jersey is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide direct patient care and support the ophthalmology team. You will collect histories, perform screenings, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory standards, with duties spanning patient intake through documentation and coordination of care with pharmacists and imaging services.