Ophthalmic Technician — Vision Care Specialist (Day Shifts)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Vision Institute - St. Margaret in Pittsburgh seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists and clinical staff.

You will assist with patient examinations, perform ophthalmic testing and diagnostic procedures, document information, and deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced specialty practice at 100 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Applicants will be placed on the Ophthalmic Technician/Imaging Career Ladder based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior ophthalmic experience preferred.
• Completion of AAO Home Study Course preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• History taking including ocular, medical, medication, social and family history.
• Perform visual acuity assessments with/without correction and various tests.
• Conduct tonometry and refractometry; assist with dilation and contact lenses.
• Maintain inventory, restock exam rooms, sterilize instruments, clean patient areas.
• Travel to other clinical sites as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Detail oriented

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAO Home Study Course (preferred)

Tools

ICare

Tonopen

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Job description

UPMC Vision Institute - St. Margaret in Pittsburgh seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists and clinical staff.

You will assist with patient examinations, perform ophthalmic testing and diagnostic procedures, document information, and deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced specialty practice at 100 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Applicants will be placed on the Ophthalmic Technician/Imaging Career Ladder based on experience and education.