Ophthalmology Technician

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Pre-tax savings plans

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger is looking for a dedicated professional to assist physicians in providing ophthalmologic care and treatment to patients. The role involves performing various tests, assisting during procedures, and maintaining medical records.

This position requires a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy. Employees enjoy full benefits from day one and a supportive work environment with generous paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressings.
• Scribes in the electronic medical record as dictated by physician.
• Tests visual acuity and intraocular pressures.
• Administers dilating agents for examinations after successful completion of exam.
• Performs various ophthalmic testing and minor clinic surgery.
• Orders ophthalmic supplies and maintains equipment.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Epic Knowledge

Organizing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Outpatient Specialty Center

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressings.
• Compiles preliminary histories on new patients and records new problems, including all current medications, on return patients in EMR charting.
• Scribes in the 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 to correct areas.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment, sends for repair or exchange.
• Maintains examining rooms clean, orderly, and well stocked with supplies.
• Assists with emergency admission of patients and 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.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – required.
• Certification(s) and License(s): (none specified).
• Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Epic Knowledge, Organizing.

Benefits

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 free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

EEO Statement

We are 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.

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.