Ophthalmology Technician

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• 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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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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.