Posted: 06-Oct-25
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Internal Number: R-78002
Job Summary
Assists in developing and monitoring refractive functions of the practice with the goal of increasing referrals and maintaining high level of LASIK program. Works with staff and marketing personnel. Helps develop and evaluate various marketing media to determine efficiency and effectiveness. Serves as outreach technician for the practice. Assists physicians in the care and treatment of patients.Job Duties
- Oversees the practice's screening program for refractive surgery for both off-site locations and in-house appointments.
- Provides technical support for screenings, health fairs, seminars, etc.
- Ensures that needs are met for educational and promotional material by working with the marketing department.
- Serves as an informational source for refractive patients with questions.
- Refers patients to business coordinator with financial questions.
- Tracks patients referred by Marketing projects.
- Makes follow-up phone calls and maintains database of LASIK patients and perspective patients.
- Serves as main liaison between LASIK Company and physicians.
- Maintains ability to perform all functions according to the ophthalmic technician job description.
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
Required:
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
- Minimum of 2 years experience
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
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)Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring 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 We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.