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Highmark Health · 3 months ago

Ophthalmic Technician-Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates-Part-time

positionPittsburgh PA, 15212, 420 East North Ave
timeFull-time, Part-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Highmark Health is a healthcare organization that is part of the Allegheny Health Network. They are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to perform diagnostic tests and assist ophthalmologists with procedures and administrative tasks.

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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%)

Qualification

Ophthalmic instrumentsPatient intakeCPR certificationJRCOMP approved programPatient educationScheduling appointmentsSterile preparations

Required

1-3 years of full time work experience under supervision of ophthalmologic supervision
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

JRCOMP approved program for ophthalmology assistants

Company

Highmark Health

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Highmark Health is an integrated health care delivery and financing network.
dateFounded in 1848
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.highmarkhealth.org/hmk

H1B Sponsorship

Highmark Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (38)
2024 (34)
2023 (55)
2022 (75)
2021 (54)
2020 (58)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.75M
Key Investors
Henry L. Hillman FoundationRichard King Mellon Foundation
2025-06-11Grant· $1.75M
2021-05-10Grant· $5M

Leadership Team

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David Holmberg
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Karen Hanlon
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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