Ophthalmic Technician Cherry Hill

Ophthalmic Technician I – Cherry Hill

Organization: Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

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.

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician I

Department: Ophth-O-Cherry Hill

Location: Scheie Eye Institute South Jersey – 1940 Route 70 E

Hours: Mon‑Fri office hours

Summary: The Ophthalmic Technician exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies and is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients across all ages. They work closely with the inter‑professional health care team to facilitate coordinated care, develop individualized care skills, and comply with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies. The Ophthalmic Technician assists the Ophthalmologist with direct patient care, completes patient medical and ocular history, and performs various related tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Completes medical and ocular history on all patients
• Completes chief complaint and allergies on all patients
• Completes health screening questions including falls, abuse, depression screening
• Documents all medications on all patients
• Completion of surgical, all procedures, and pre‑cert insurance forms when required
• Schedule MRIs and retrieve reports if applicable
• Collaborate with pharmacies to ensure patient prescriptions are filled

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR (American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician
• Complete all assigned competencies and become certified within 18 months of hire

Education or Equivalent

Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $21.69 – $34.05 per hour

As part of the offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate based on experience and education.

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