Ophthalmic Technician-Ophthalmology

Allegheny Clinic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking an ophthalmology assistant to support the ophthalmologist with diagnostic tests and minor procedures. The role includes intake and documentation, administering drops, patient education, and coordinating appointments.

The position requires 1–3 years of full-time ophthalmology experience and a preferred JRCOMP approved program. CPR, clearances, and HIPAA compliance are required; work is on-site in a hospital/clinic setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake including ocular history, medical history, medications and allergies (20%).
• Run routine ophthalmic tests and imaging (IOP, basic motility, visual fields, PAM/BAT tests, A-scan USN, fundus photography, pupillary assessment).
• Assist physician during in-office diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation and sterile prep.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications or diagnostic drops as required.
• Educate patients about prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries (20%).

Education

JRCOMP approved program for ophthalmology assistants

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Perform a variety of diagnostic test to the eyes to provide information to the ophthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment. Assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform patient intake to include ocular history, medical history, medications and allergies. (20%)
• Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information including, but not limited to, intraocular pressures, basic motility, visual fields, PAM and BAT tests, A-scan USN, fundus photography, pupillary assessment and measurement. (20%)
• Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures (in office), including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation. (20%)
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications or diagnostic drops as required by the provider for testing or treatment. (10%)
• Assist the ophthalmologist with patient education pertaining to prescribed treatment. (10%)
• Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries. (20%)

QUALIFICATIONS

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

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.