Ophthalmic Technician-Ophthalmology-Allegheny General Hospital

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

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:

• (20%) 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.
• (10%) 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.
• (20%) Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries.

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.