Ophthalmology Technician Assists in the various functions and clinical care of patients in the Divisions Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology. This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) infant, pediatric, adult, older adult and frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. An Ophthalmology Technician plays a crucial role in assisting ophthalmologist by performing a variety of technical duties. Direct in-patient & out-patient care, diagnostic testing, and ensuring that patients receive the highest level of service possible. This helps in accurate diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions.
Essential Functions:
Taking patient histories, measuring visual acuity and eye pressure, conducting diagnostic imaging (like Humphrey Visual Fields, OCT, Fundus Photography), administering eye medications, assisting with minor surgeries, and updating patient records.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- High School education required.
- Post-high school ophthalmic assistant education or training required.
- American Board of Opticianry (ABO); National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE); Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certifications preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology required, ophthalmology CPT and ICD-9-CM coding required.
- Other CPT and ICD-9-CM coding preferred.
- Basic computer skills required. Advanced computer skills preferred.
- Work Shift
- Workday Day (United States of America)
- Worker Sub Type
- RegularEmployee EntityAlbert Einstein Medical Center
- Primary Location Address60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
