Ophthalmic Technician

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

The Ophthalmic Technician assists and works under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmologist. The responsibilities require performing a preliminary examination on all patients, which include, however are not limited to, a complete medical and ocular history, visual acuity, lensometry, refractometry, slit lamp exam, applanation tonometry, visual fields, pupil dilation, topography, pachymetry, and OCT’s. If required, Technicians also assist the physician with in office procedures and the completion of consents and surgical forms and other duties as needed.

Two years of satisfactory, full-time work experience under ophthalmologic or optometric supervision; or anticipated graduation within 4 months from an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians. JCAHPO certification at either the COA, COT, or COMT level preferred. Will provide on job training if the applicant has experience in various capacities within the medical field. If trained, it is expected that the applicant sit for JCAT basic home study course within 3-9 months of employment; and test for COA Certification within 12 months of hire date. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment. CPR certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire date and re-certify every two years, required.

When applying to this position, if applicable, please upload your current CPR certification AND your current COA, COT, or COMT certification.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.