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Ophthalmology Technician

Geisinger·Danville, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Assists physicians with ophthalmologic examinations, diagnostic testing, and minor surgical procedures. Responsible for patient intake, scribing in electronic medical records, and maintaining clinic equipment and supplies.

Location

  • Geisinger
  • Healthplex
  • Woodbine
  • Shift:
  • Days (United
  • States of
  • America)
  • Scheduled
  • Weekly
  • Hours: 40
  • Worker
  • Type:
  • Regular
  • Exemption
  • Status:
  • No
  • Job
  • Summary: Assists physicians in the ophthalmologic care and treatment of patients.
  • Job
  • Duties: 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 on 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, visual field testing, air tension testing, color vision testing, color sensitivity testing, automatic refractors, Retinomax, Keratometry, lensometry, Intraocular lens measurements, pachymetry, optical coherencetomography 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 patient is properly transported to hospital unit. Completes necessary charges for appliances, dressings, medications, special procedures, and testing for the patient. Orders pharmaceuticals, linen, stock, stationery, surgical instruments, and other ophthalmic supplies for clinic.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.

They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 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 your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access 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 Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Epic Knowledge, Organizing OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Candidates should possess skills in communication, computer literacy, and familiarity with Epic software.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Computer Literacy
  • Organizing
  • Epic Knowledge

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Pre-tax Savings Plans
  • Care.com Membership
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Fertility Assistance
  • Parental Leave Pay
  • MyHealth Rewards Wellness Program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Danville, Pennsylvania; Woodbine, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
GE

Hiring organization

Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126...

Salary listed on 253 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Physician openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by ongoing clinical coverage needs and specialty demand, so competition can be strongest for roles that require board eligibility, Pennsylvania licensure or IMLC eligibility, and preferred fellowship or EPIC experience. Benefits and requirements on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the key details faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure path and highlight any EPIC or fellowship experience in your materials.

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