Ophthalmic Technician - Pittsburgh, United States - Highmark Inc.

Highmark Inc. Pittsburgh, United States

1 week ago

Full time

Description

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 Certification

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.

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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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