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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. + 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 .

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) 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, from senior management on down, 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. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home.

For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.

Geisinger

Ophthalmology Technician

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Biotech and Pharmaceutical

Cleanroom

Clinical Assessment

Electronic Medical Records

Field Trials

Health Plan

Hospital

Legal

Medical Assistance

Medical Treatment

Medical Writing

Medications

Ophthalmology

Pathology

Patient Care

Pharmacology

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Specimens/Samples

Testing

Topography

Ultrasound

Geisinger Health System

OTHER

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Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as a medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician etc. We are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or scribe.

Overview:
At <a href="https://www.visioninnovation-partners.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Vision Innovation Partners</a>, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS.  We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate would have medical experience and passion for patient care. We are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or scribe. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:
What You Will Do:<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Take medical histories and verify information</li><li>Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy</li><li>Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements</li><li>Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues</li><li>Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam</li><li>Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications</li><li>Explain how to properly use contact lenses</li><li>Assist with inventory management</li></ul> 

Qualifications:
 What You Will Bring: <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>High school diploma or GED certificate</li><li>Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as a medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician etc.</li><li>Experience with EMR tools</li><li>Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)</li><li>Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is a plus</li></ul>What we offer:<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Competitive compensation package</li><li>Excellent comprehensive benefits</li><li>401(K)</li><li>Significant eye care discounts</li><li>Continuing education allowances</li><li>Career growth and development</li><li>PTO and holidays off</li></ul>We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Eye Care Specialists

Ophthalmic Technician I

Administrative Skills

Career Development

High School Diploma

Inventory Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Nursing

Pharmacy

[AW]-iCims

Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as a medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician etc. Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is a plus.

Overview:
At <a href="https://www.visioninnovation-partners.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Vision Innovation Partners</a>, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS.  We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to join our patient care team. Our ideal candidate would have medical experience and passion for patient care. We are willing to provide on-the-job training and experience to the right candidate as they work towards a career path of an ophthalmic technician or scribe. In this role, your primary tasks are to assist the providers with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:
What You Will Do:<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Take medical histories and verify information</li><li>Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy</li><li>Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements</li><li>Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues</li><li>Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam</li><li>Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications</li><li>Assist with inventory management</li><li>MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL</li></ul> 

Qualifications:
 What You Will Bring: <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>High school diploma or GED certificate</li><li>Previous experience in the medical field in roles such as a medical assistant, medical scribe, patient care technician, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician etc.</li><li>Experience with EMR tools</li><li>Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is a plus</li></ul></li></ul>What we offer:<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Competitive compensation package</li><li>Excellent comprehensive benefits</li><li>401(K)</li><li>Significant eye care discounts</li><li>Continuing education allowances</li><li>Career growth and development</li><li>PTO and holidays off</li></ul>We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Northeastern Eye Institute

Willing to Travel

Must have the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when receiving instructions from physicians or others, reading and interpreting procedures and related materials; examining and closely inspecting materials when using equipment; and working one-on-one with patients. Manages daily clinical operations by reviewing patient, physician, and technician schedules, assigning clinical space usage by a physician, monitors clinic flow and interfacing with facility staff.

Overview:
 At <a href="https://www.visioninnovation-partners.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Vision Innovation Partners</a>, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS.  As the Clinical lead, will assist the Practice Administrator in overseeing the day-to-day operational functions for the clinic, ensuring that office policies, procedures, and plans are executed in a smooth and expeditious manner. You'll provide leadership, guidance, and expertise to all staff members as well as effectively communicating departmental activities to the team. The Clinical lead is responsible for establishing a high-performance team that is efficient, knowledgeable, service-oriented, and shares responsibility for attaining the goals of the practice. The Clinical Lead should have at least 1-2 year's experience in healthcare management along with Ophthalmology or Optometric management experience preferred. Some regional travel required. 

Responsibilities:
What You Will Do:<ul><li>Manages daily clinical operations by reviewing patient, physician, and technician schedules, assigning clinical space usage by a physician, monitors clinic flow and interfacing with facility staff.</li><li>Enhances and improves patient experience investigating patient complaints, draws conclusions, and contacts patients for satisfaction resolutions.</li><li>Provides training and guidance to clinical staff; oversees performance reviews and monitors daily routine of technical staff; trains new technical staff. </li><li>Reviews reports to determine clinic needs and verifies clinic workflows; identifies areas of waste and opportunities for efficiency.</li><li>Oversees clinical equipment maintenance by coordinating a maintenance program with clinical staff for timely repairs and proper functioning.</li><li>Manages day-to-day operations of the practice and supervises physicians and staff following company policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensures the highest degree of customer service and patient quality care is maintained at all times.</li><li>Ensures compliance with standard medical practice to manage and minimize risk.</li><li>Resolves any medical-administrative problems and keeps lines of communication open with staff to ensure high employee morale and a professional, healthful clinic atmosphere.</li><li>Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to keep current in the latest health care trends and developments.</li><li>Develops and maintains rapport and positive relationships with providers.</li><li>Meets operational goals set by management.</li><li>Hours-Monday-Friday </li></ul>

Qualifications:
What You Will Bring:<ul><li>Knowledge of health care and medical procedures.</li><li>Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology and procedures.</li><li>Interpersonal/human relations skills.</li><li>Attentiveness to details</li><li>Ability to initiate, prioritize, and follow through on tasks and projects.</li><li>Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner.</li><li>Ability to use an electronic health record application.</li><li>Ability to use a personal computer with various software programs.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Perform under the stress of frequent interruptions and/or distractions.</li><li>Verbal skills sufficient to promote pleasant and effective interactions with patients, staff, doctors, and the public.  </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience with effective hiring and motivating and managing a team.</li><li>Strong staff relations skills.</li><li>Preferred Qualifications: Certified Ophthalmic Technician licensure or another medical licensure preferred.</li><li>Must have the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when receiving instructions from physicians or others, reading and interpreting procedures and related materials; examining and closely inspecting materials when using equipment; and working one-on-one with patients.</li><li>Leadership qualities, diplomacy, discretion, ability to enforce difficult positions, excellent communication, public speaking skills, and exceptional interpersonal abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Suite; in particular Excel.</li></ul>  What we offer:<ul><li style="text-align:left">Competitive compensation package</li><li style="text-align:left">Excellent comprehensive benefits</li><li style="text-align:left">401(K)</li><li style="text-align:left">Significant eye care discounts</li><li style="text-align:left">Continuing education allowances</li><li style="text-align:left">Career growth and development</li><li style="text-align:left">PTO and holidays off</li></ul>We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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