Pediatric Ophthalmology Technician - Travel to NJ/PA

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support clinical providers with patient workups, testing, and administrative tasks. The role involves conducting exams, recording histories, and ensuring safe, efficient patient flow across ophthalmology clinics.

The position requires high school diploma and 1–2 years of ophthalmic technician experience, with travel to satellite offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• 1 year ophthalmic technician experience required.
• 2 years ophthalmic technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient care by interviewing patients, documenting chief complaints, ROS and medical/surgical history.
• Performs diagnostic testing: visual acuity, visual fields, tonometry, refractions, dye tests, fundus photography and OCT.
• Maintains a safe care environment by cleaning equipment and handling instrument sterilization.
• Manages patient flow and directs physicians to next patient to ensure timely visits.
• Administers care promptly and professionally to support the doctor.
• Performs workups and testing including tonometry, pupil exams, lensometry, dye tests, photography and OCT.
• Uses proper eyedrop technique and maintains sterility.
• Documents patient history and ROS efficiently for each visit.
• Communicates follow-up care, scheduling, and changes to patients and families.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Keeps patient confidentiality and maintains certification.

Skills

Ophthalmic workup

Diagnostic equipment operation

Eye anatomy/physiology

Pediatric ophthalmology

HIPAA regulations

EPIC EMR

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support clinical providers with patient workups, testing, and administrative tasks. The role involves conducting exams, recording histories, and ensuring safe, efficient patient flow across ophthalmology clinics.

The position requires high school diploma and 1–2 years of ophthalmic technician experience, with travel to satellite offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.