Ophthalmology Technician

About the Role

Assists physicians in the ophthalmologic care and treatment of patients in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 in 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, including 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 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 proper transport to hospital unit.
• Completes necessary charges for appliances, dressings, medications, special procedures, and testing.
• Orders pharmaceuticals, linen, stock, stationery, surgical instruments, and other ophthalmic supplies for the clinic.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required).

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 a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to 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.