Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology - Per Diem at Guthrie · Sayre

Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology - Per Diem

Location: Sayre, PA, United States

The Ophthalmic Assistant performs ophthalmic workups, procedures, and diagnostic testing to provide providers with accurate clinical data and support high-quality patient care. This role assists providers throughout patient examinations and contributes to efficient clinic operations. The position requires the ability to develop a strong understanding of outpatient workflows in both optometry and ophthalmology.

The position requires strong knowledge of ophthalmic workflows, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while delivering patient-centered care.

Education, Licensure & Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prefer COA – certified ophthalmic assistant or POA – paraoptometric assistant
• Uncertified candidates will require:
  • Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Completion of American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Home Study Course within 6 months of hire.

Experience

• Consideration given to candidates with experience in medical or dental settings
• Strong customer service, multitasking, and critical thinking skills are required.
• Candidates without prior ophthalmology or optometry experience are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive onboarding and training will be provided to support successful completion of required certifications and job responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Obtain and document patient history, chief complaints, and collect clinical information including comprehensive medical, medication, allergy, family and social history for provider review
• Perform ophthalmic testing, diagnostics, and assist in clinical procedures
• Administer medications (e.g., eye drops) per scope of practice
• Accurately document findings in the EMR and scribe provider exams
• Educate patients and assist with informed consent
• Maintain sterilization, cleaning, and inventory of instruments and equipment
• Manage referrals, forms, and co-management tracking
• Monitor provider schedules for accuracy and efficiency and assist with triage of calls/messages

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in staff training and onboarding
• Attend required meetings and educational sessions
• Provide coverage to all providers across locations as needed
• Support departmental workflow and team collaboration

Update 8-6-26

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.