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Ophthalmic Technician-Ophthalmology-Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·2-5 yrs
·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Perform diagnostic eye tests and assist ophthalmologists with clinical and minor surgical procedures. Manage patient intake, documentation, and the scheduling of appointments and surgeries.

COMPANY

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description: :

General overview

Perform a variety of diagnostic test to the eyes to provide information to the ophthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment. Assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

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
  • CPR – American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Preferred
  • JRCOMP approved program for ophthalmology assistants

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Highmark Health

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. More than 2,600 physicians and 21,000 employees serve the system's 16 hospitals as well as its ambulatory medical and surgery centers, Health + Wellness...

Salary listed on 38 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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