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Pittsburgh, PA 15212 420 East North Ave Company: Allegheny Health Network
Job Description:
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Perform a variety of diagnostic tests to the eyes to provide information to the ophthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment. Assist the ophthalmologist with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures and administrative tasks.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform patient intake to include ocular history, medical history, medications, and allergies.
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
Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures in office, including instrumentation, sterile preparations, and documentation.
Administer topical ophthalmic medications or diagnostic drops as required by the provider for testing or treatment.
Assist the ophthalmologist with patient education pertaining to prescribed treatment.
Coordinate scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
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
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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Job category: Clinical Services Position Type: Part Time Posted: 2026-02-11T04:20:00.7674310000 Locations: Pittsburgh, PA 15212 420 East North Ave Line of Business: Entity Recruiter: Hiring Manager Experience Level: Job Family: Clinical Gen-AHN Req ID: J269952
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