Location Danville, PA Job Category Diagnostic Services Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department Ophthalmology Technician Team Date posted 07/21/2026 Job

ID R-99300

Job Summary Assists physicians in the ophthalmologic care and treatment of patients. Job Duties Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressings. Compiles preliminary histories on new patients. Records new problems, including all current medications, on return patients on EMR charting. Scribes in electronic medical record as dictated by physician. Tests visual acuity, near and distant, and intraocular pressures. Administers dilating agents for ophthalmic fundus examination upon successful completion of ophthalmic pharmacology exam. Escorts patients to waiting area. Performs ophthalmic testing, visual field testing, air tension testing, color vision testing, color sensitivity testing, automatic refractors, Retinomax, Keratometry, lensometry, Intraocular lens measurements, pachymetry, optical coherencetomography testing, photographic imaging and corneal topography. Assists physician with minor clinic surgery, special procedures, ophthalmic lavage, and preoperative preparation of patients. Provides postoperative instructions when indicated. Assists with and sets up laser treatments, including Argon, Krypton, and YAG lasers, ultrasound testing and cryopexy surgery. Performs ultrasound for measuring intraocular lens. Completes calculations of findings and obtains Keratometer readings. Prepares cultures and pathology specimens for the laboratory and transports to the correct areas. Takes and records vital signs. Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment. Sends for repair or exchange. Keeps examining rooms clean, orderly, and well stocked with supplies. Assists with the emergency admission of patients. Ensures patient is properly transported to hospital unit. Completes necessary charges for appliances, dressings, medications, special procedures, and testing for the patient. Orders pharmaceuticals, linen, stock, stationery, surgical instruments, and other ophthalmic supplies for clinic. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details Benefits of working at

Geisinger:

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Skills Computer Literacy; Organizing; Epic Knowledge; Communication About Geisinger Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org( opens in new window) or connect with us on Facebook( opens in new window), Instagram( opens in new window), LinkedIn( opens in new window) and Twitter( opens in new window). Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our Vision & Values Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS

: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE

: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING

: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION

: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY :

We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. Our Benefits We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.