Ophthalmic Technician-Allegheny General Hospital-Part-time

Essential Responsibilities: Perform patient intake to include ocular history, medical history, medications and allergies. (20%)Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information including, but not limited to, intraocular pressures, basic motility, visual fields, PAM and BAT tests, A-scan USN, fundus photography, pupillary assessment and measurement. (20%)Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures (in office), including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation. (20%)Administer topical ophthalmic medications or diagnostic drops as required by the provider for testing or treatment. (10%)Assist the ophthalmologist with patient education pertaining to prescribed treatment. (10%)Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries. (20%)

Qualifications: Minimum 1-3 years of full time work experience under supervision of ophthalmologic supervision PreferredJRCOMP approved program for ophthalmology assistants

Additional Employment Requirements: CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate