Retina Vitreous Consultants (RVC) is a specialized retinal practice based out of Monroeville, Pennsylvania dedicated to providing expert, compassionate, and comprehensive retina care to our patients in the field of ophthalmology. We operate six locations throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. Our team enjoys competitive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401K with profit sharing, paid time off, and a uniform stipend.

Job Summary
We are currently seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician for our retina practice in the Cranberry Area. We are looking for a candidate who is caring and compassionate, eager to learn, and who is looking for a patient-centered, team-focused workplace. Technicians assist ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, conducting various eye tests and examinations, and maintaining patient records.

Responsibilities

• Display ability to perform patient work up: Patient evaluations by documenting chief complaints, history of present illness, review of systems, past surgeries, medications, and pertinent ocular findings in accordance with guidelines.
• Able to demonstrate skill, knowledge and accuracy using clinical instruments: Perform pre-exam testing, including visual acuity assessments, tonometry, pupillary dilation, and other patient services as requested by the physician.
• Set up for procedures, including intravitreal injections, which involves pulling the drug and documenting necessary information in EMR. Perform regular audits through system to monitor inventory.
• Knowledge and ability to perform proper EMR clinical chart documentation: Utilizes patient, accessing information related to treatment and health operations.

Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (GED)
• Great interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of medical terminology is required.
• Proficient typing skills with previous experience using electronic health records (e.g. EPIC, NextGen). Previous experience with NextTech is highly desirable
• Previous medical office clinical experience is preferred; prior experience in ophthalmology is a plus.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Medical Scribe (COS), or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) strongly preferred.
• Local travel required (25%).
• Must have flexible hours (early mornings/late evenings).

Join our team as an Ophthalmic Technician where you can contribute to the quality of care of our patients while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment and advancing your career in the healthcare field. Visit https://retinapittsburgh.com for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Previous clinical: 1 year (Preferred)
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA): 1 year (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Scribe (COS): 1 year (Preferred)
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT): 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Required)
• electronic health records (e.g. EPIC, NextGen, Nextech): 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person