Ophthalmic Technician - Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
Job Number: NR922184318
Pay Rate: $21.14-24 / hour
Job Description
Ophthalmic Technician
Location: On-Site in Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland area)
Work Schedule: Full-Time Daylight Schedule, Monday–Friday daylight hours, with shift times ranging between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM depending on clinic needs. No evenings or weekends are required.
Travel Required: Travel to local clinic sites approximately 20% of the time
New Hire Starting Pay: As a new hire, up to $24.00 per hour, based on skills and experience
Career Growth & Compensation: After hire, earn performance-based pay increases up to $35.00 per hour, structured pathways for professional development, and continuous learning with access to ongoing training.
Direct Hire, Long-Term Stability:
This is not a temporary or contract role. This is a direct-hire, permanent position with one of the most respected and globally recognized healthcare leaders in the region. You will be a full-fledged employee from Day 1, eligible for a robust and generous benefits package that includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
Role Purpose: A premier academic ophthalmology practice is seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing clinical team. Operating within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you will work alongside world-class surgeons and residents to deliver comprehensive eye care to a diverse patient population.
This is a full-time, Monday–Friday daylight position (shifts between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM). We value work-life balance: no evenings or weekends are required. This role offers a clear professional development ladder, allowing you to expand your clinical expertise while making a tangible impact on patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive history taking (ocular, medical, social, and family) and perform visual acuity assessments (distance, near, pinhole, and potential acuity).
- Diagnostic Testing: Perform lensometry (manual and automated), pupillary assessments, and visual field testing (Amsler grid and confrontation).
- Clinical Measurements: Execute refractometry (auto-refraction and transposing scripts), tonometry (ICare and Tonopen), and ocular motility tests.
- Clinical Support: Assist with angle assessments, pupil dilation, and contact lens instruction (insertion/removal).
- Operations & Safety: Maintain sterile environments, disinfect specialized instruments, manage inventory/stocking, and ensure exam rooms are clinic ready.
- Regional Support: Travel to affiliated regional satellite clinics (approximately 20% of the time) to support various clinical teams.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of prior experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or a background in an optometric/ophthalmic clinical setting.
- Must have optometric/ophthalmic experience in one or more of the following areas:
- color vision, Amsler Grid
- Pressure Check (Applanation, Tonopen, Air Puff)
- Refraction (automated and/or manual)
- Lensometry (automated and/or manual)
- Pupil Assessment
- Extraocular Motility (EOM), confrontation fields
- Keratometry (automated and/or manual)
- Pachymetry
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with the AAO Home Study Course or equivalent ophthalmic training is a plus.
- Skills: Ability to multitask in a busy academic setting and a commitment to providing compassionate patient care.
- Requirements: Must have reliable transportation for travel to various clinical sites within the region.
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