Ophthalmic Technician II - PER DIEM

About the role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to its tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Working at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (51 N 39th St) in the Ophthalmology department, the Ophthalmic Technician works per diem as department needs dictate, providing direct patient care from infancy to elderly, supporting the inter‑professional health care team, and contributing to continuous quality improvement, person‑ and family‑centered care, professionalism, safety, teamwork, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Complete medical and ocular history on all patients.
• Complete chief complaint and allergies on all patients.
• Complete health screening questions including falls, abuse, depression screening.
• Document all medications on all patients.
• Complete preliminary ocular exam including visual acuities, color vision, lensometry, cover tests, motility tests, stereopsis tests, external examination, pupil evaluation, slit lamp biomicroscopy, intraocular pressures, refractometry, pachymetry, vital signs.
• Administer eye medications according to protocol.
• Perform Humphrey Visual Field testing, IOL biometry calculations, topography, OCT, and additional testing as needed.
• Assist in work‑up of patients before, during and after Argon, Diode, Yag, and SLT laser procedures.
• Complete surgical, all procedures, and pre‑certification insurance forms when required.
• Schedule MRI’s and retrieve reports if applicable.
• Perform Universal Protocol on all patients receiving procedures.
• Collaborate with pharmacies to ensure patient prescriptions are filled.
• Train other technicians as assigned by manager.
• Perform duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED AND 0‑1 years ophthalmology experience (Required)
• OR Associate’s Degree AND 0‑1 years ophthalmology experience (Preferred)
• OR Formal Ophthalmic Technician Program AND 0‑1 years education and certification will be considered in lieu of experience (Preferred)
• BLS/CPR as a Healthcare provider per the American Heart Association (Required at time of hire)
• COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Required at time of hire)
• COT & COMT (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Effectively engages in the process of teamwork, cooperation, coordination and collaboration (preferred).
• Ability to effectively and safely utilize all equipment (preferred).
• Ability to follow all required protocols (preferred).
• Ability to multi‑task (preferred).
• Ability to respond to emergency situations (preferred).
• Experience in a healthcare environment (preferred).
• Understanding of the Joint Commission and Department of Health process (preferred).
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (preferred).
• Maintain all life safety competencies (preferred).
• Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures (preferred).

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Schedule

Per Diem – per department needs.