Ophthalmic Technician - Weekday Schedule, Growth Path

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to support the Ophthalmology Department at 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays, offering a strong work-life balance. You will work closely with ophthalmologists and clinical staff to provide high-quality patient care, perform diagnostic testing, collect histories, assist with examinations and procedures, and support treatment of a wide range of eye

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in an Ophthalmology office or related education/experience preferred.
• Completion of AAO Home Study Course is preferred.
• CPR certification required; Act 31/33/34 with renewal; Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

• History taking to include ocular, medical, medication, social and family history.
• Visual acuity assessment and refractive testing as part of examinations.
• Tonometry and lensometry with proper infection control and disinfection.
• Assist with maintaining office inventory, restocking exam rooms, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and travel to other sites.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

History taking

Patient care

Clinical assistance

Sterilization

Ophthalmic terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AAO Home Study Course

Tools

ICare

Tonopen

Auto-refractor

Slit lamp

Job description

UPMC is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to support the Ophthalmology Department at 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays, offering a strong work-life balance. You will work closely with ophthalmologists and clinical staff to provide high-quality patient care, perform diagnostic testing, collect histories, assist with examinations and procedures, and support treatment of a wide range of eye