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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Skills

Organizing; Computer Literacy; Communication; Epic Knowledge

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.