Ophthalmology Technician

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Day-one benefits eligibility

401(k) with employer contributions

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, seeks an ophthalmology assistant to support physicians in examinations, tests and minor procedures. You will document histories and medications in the EMR and coordinate patient flow through testing and imaging.

Role requires strong communication, computer literacy and ability to assist with laser treatments and postoperative instructions, in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and computer literacy.
• Experience with Epic EMR or similar electronic medical record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments and dressings.
• Record patient histories and medications in the EMR.
• Perform ophthalmic testing including visual acuity, intraocular pressures and imaging.
• Prepare patients for minor clinic procedures and postoperative instructions.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Epic knowledge

Organizing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: Assists physicians in the ophthalmologic care and treatment of patients.

Job Duties: Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressings. Compiles preliminary histories on new patients. Records new problems, including all current medications, on return patients on EMR charting. Scribes in electronic medical record as dictated by physician. Tests visual acuity, near and distant, and intraocular pressures. Administers dilating agents for ophthalmic fundus examination upon successful completion of ophthalmic pharmacology exam. Escorts patients to waiting area. Performs ophthalmic testing, visual field testing, air tension testing, color vision testing, color sensitivity testing, automatic refractors, Retinomax, Keratometry, lensometry, Intraocular lens measurements, pachymetry, optical coherencetomography testing, photographic imaging and corneal topography. Assists physician with minor clinic surgery, special procedures, ophthalmic lavage, and preoperative preparation of patients. Provides postoperative instructions when indicated. Assists with and sets up laser treatments, including Argon, Krypton, and YAG lasers, ultrasound testing and cryopexy surgery. Performs ultrasound for measuring intraocular lens. Completes calculations of findings and obtains Keratometer readings. Prepares cultures and pathology specimens for the laboratory and transports to the correct areas. Takes and records vital signs. Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment. Sends for repair or exchange. Keeps examining rooms clean, orderly, and well stocked with supplies. Assists with the emergency admission of patients. Ensures patient is properly transported to hospital unit. Completes necessary charges for appliances, dressings, medications, special procedures, and testing for the patient. Orders pharmaceuticals, linen, stock, stationery, surgical instruments, and other ophthalmic supplies for clinic. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience: Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Epic Knowledge, Organizing

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affiantive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.