Ophthalmic Technician II — Per Diem Eye Care

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine’s Ophthalmology department at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support patient care per diem. You will assist the Ophthalmologist with examinations, document histories, perform basic testing and help coordinate care with the interprofessional team.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED (or an Associate’s Degree or Formal Ophthalmic Technician Program) with 0–1 years of ophthalmology experience.

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/certification considered.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient medical and ocular history and allergies.
• Documents medications and conducts health screening questions.
• Performs preliminary ocular exam including visual acuities and tests.
• Administers eye medications per protocol and assists in procedures.
• Schedules imaging and collaborates with pharmacies to fill Rx’s.
• Trains other Technicians as assigned by manager.
• Ensures compliance with Penn Medicine policies and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Follow protocols

Emergency response

Healthcare experience

Equipment operation

Regulatory compliance

Joint Commission knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED plus 0–1 ophthalmology experience

Associate’s Degree plus 0–1 ophthalmology experience

Formal Ophthalmic Technician Program plus 0–1 year education/certification

Job description

Penn Medicine’s Ophthalmology department at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support patient care per diem. You will assist the Ophthalmologist with examinations, document histories, perform basic testing and help coordinate care with the interprofessional team.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED (or an Associate’s Degree or Formal Ophthalmic Technician Program) with 0–1 years of ophthalmology experience.