Ophthalmology Technician

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians in providing quality care to patients. The role involves performing various ophthalmic tests, assisting with procedures, and managing patient records in a clinical setting. With a focus on patient care and safety, this position offers a chance to be part of a compassionate team in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including vision and dental

Collaborative working atmosphere

Diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Assists with ophthalmic procedures and tests.
• Records patient histories and vital signs.
• Requires high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with examinations and treatments.
• Performs ophthalmic testing and procedures.
• Prepares and manages clinic instruments and supplies.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient assistance

Scribing

Vital signs monitoring

Laser treatments assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

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 coherence tomography 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 them to the correct areas.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment.
• Sends equipment 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 units.
• 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 the clinic.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee is accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organizational policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not 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

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

Experience: [Not specified]

Certification(s) and License(s): [Not specified]

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, members, students, Geisinger family, and 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 caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, members, community, and nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients, 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. We promote an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We value a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds, which makes our team stronger. Our patients, members, and community come from diverse 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.