Ophthalmology POD Coordinator

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# Ophthalmology POD Coordinator

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Allied Health
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
- Pay: $27.89–$48.21 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-23T14:30:27.97Z

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