Ophthalmology Technician

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Generous PTO

Retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Family-friendly support

Job summary

Geisinger Ophthalmology is seeking a dedicated scribe to support physicians with examinations, testing, and minor procedures. You will record histories, medications, and vital signs in the EMR, while ensuring proper preparation of instruments and supplies for ophthalmic imaging and laser treatments.

The role includes assisting with minor surgeries, managing postoperative instructions, and maintaining a clean, stocked clinical environment in a busy ophthalmology clinic.

Qualifications

• Experience as ophthalmic or medical scribe preferred.
• Ability to assist with ophthalmic testing and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and dressings.
• Record patient histories and medications in EMR for return patients.
• Support ophthalmic testing and imaging, including visual fields and IOP measurements.
• Assist with minor clinic surgeries and laser treatments as directed by physician.
• Prepare instruments, supplies, and postoperative instructions; ensure rooms are clean and stocked.

Skills

Medical scribe

EMR documentation

Vital signs

Tools

EMR system

Retinomax

Keratometry

Lensometry

Job description

• 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.

Hours: Days - Rotating Shifts - 7:00 -3:30 / 8:30-5:00

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) anda 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