Ophthalmic Technician- Shadyside

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

Job summary

UPMC Vision Institute in Pittsburgh is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support our Shadyside location. The role requires accurate history taking, visual acuity testing, tonometry, refractometry, and assist with contact lenses, with travel to other UPMC sites as needed.

We offer a clear ophthalmic career ladder, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in an Ophthalmology office or related experience preferred.
• Completion of AAO Home Study Course is preferred.
• Prior ophthalmic experience and CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• History taking to include ocular, medical, medication, social and family. Visual acuity assessment with and without correction, distance, near and intermediate, pinhole, best corrected, potential acuity, brightness acuity.
• Tonometry: ICare, Tonopen and the care and proper disinfection of each. Supplemental skills: Color testing, glare test Angle assessment & dilation of pupils. Contact lenses: insertion, removal, and instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in an Ophthalmology office or combination of related education and/or experience preferred.
• Completion of AAO Home Study Course is preferred.
• Prior optometric or ophthalmic experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Valid CPR certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

Skills

History taking

Visual acuity testing

Tonometry

Refractometry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAO Home Study Course (preferred)

Tools

Auto-refractor

ICare Tonometer

Tonopen

Job description

UPMC Vision Institute is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to support our Shadyside location at 532 S. Aiken Avenue, Suite 520, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. This position offers varying shifts based on clinic needs, with hours scheduled between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, and occasional requests for early arrivals or extended shifts to support patient care. There are no evenings or weekends required. Travel is required to UPMC Vision Institute locations including Oakland, Mercy, Forbes, Monroeville, St. Margaret's, Wexford, Natrona Heights, and Bethel Park. This role provides an excellent balance of challenge and reward, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working alongside a highly skilled ophthalmology team. Each day brings opportunities to enhance your clinical knowledge, develop new skills, and contribute to exceptional patient care. As your expertise grows, you will benefit from clear opportunities for professional development and advancement through the Ophthalmic Technician career ladder, making this an ideal role for individuals seeking long‑term growth within UPMC Vision Institute.

Responsibilities:

• History taking to include ocular, medical, medication, social and family. Visual acuity assessment: with and without correction, distance, near and intermediate, pinhole, best corrected, potential acuity, brightness acuity Lensometry: automated and manual Pupillary assessment: measurement, compare and evaluate. Visual fields: Amsler grid & confrontation fields Ocular Motility: Knowledge of the functions & anomalies, cover tests, stereo‑acuity, nystagmus Refractometry: auto‑refractor, transposing scripts from + to -

• Tonometry: ICare, Tonopen and the care and proper disinfection of each. Supplemental skills: Color testing, glare test Angle assessment & dilation of pupils. Contact lenses: insertion, removal, and instructions. Assist with maintaining office inventory, notifying appropriate staff when supplies are needed, restocking exam rooms, cleaning and sterilizing of instruments and cleaning patient exam rooms at end of day. Travel to other clinical sites.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in an Ophthalmology office or combination of related education and/or experience preferred.

• Completion of AAO Home Study Course is preferred.

• Prior optometric or ophthalmic experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Valid CPR certification

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran