CO Ophthalmic Technician

We are seeking a COOphthalmic Technicianwho will assist the Ophthalmologist by performing ocular examination and testing and supporting clinical operations.

The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University has an exciting opportunity for exceptional candidates to train for a career as an Ophthalmic Technician, no experience required. Start your career in Ophthalmology with one of the leading organizations in delivering state-of-the art eye care, training future healthcare leaders, and conducting cutting-edge research. We have a robust training program that will provide you with a strong foundation to pursue a multitude of career paths beyond Ophthalmic Technician such as Clinic Manager, Ophthalmic Clinic Supervisor, Assistant Administrator, Orthoptist, Optometrist, Marketing, IT, and Research, to name a few. This is also an opportunity for pre-med students to gain clinical experience during their gap year or prior to applying to medical school, as well. No evening or weekend work required. Follow this link to learn more, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/education/clinical-training/ophthalmic_technician.html

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain and concisely record an accurate patient history, including chief complaint, past ocular history, family history, systemic illness, medications, allergies and drug reactions, and social history.

Perform basic elements of the preliminary eye exam and ancillary testing

• Measure visual acuity at distance and near utilizing test appropriate for age and education, and record accurately. Perform pinhole testing when indicated.
• Perform and record Ishihara or HRR color vision testing, Amsler grid testing, and Schirmer testing.
• Accurately measure and record current lens power with a lensometer.
• Evaluate pupillary reactions, including afferent pupillary defect.
• Perform basic slit lamp exam, including evaluation of anterior chamber depth.
• Measure and record intraocular pressure using Goldmann applanation, Tono-pen, or iCare tonometry.
• Properly operate common non-automated and automated ophthalmic equipment including, but not limited to: IOL Master, brightness acuity testing (BAT), potential acuity meter (PAM), autorefractor, corneal pachymeter, Humphrey visual field, Goldmann visual field, ocular coherence tomography (OCT).
• Assist physician chairside as a scribe.

Patient Services

• Apply proper ocular dressings and shields.
• Properly instill eye drops, following divisional protocols.
• Properly assist physically or visually disabled patients.
• Assist with pre- and post-op care, including possible surgical assisting with outpatient procedures.

Instrument Maintenance

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on all ophthalmic equipment.
• Stock examination rooms in assigned area and ensure medication expiration dates are current.
• Disinfect and maintain examination rooms and equipment.
• Possess general medical knowledge, including basic microbial control, ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases and ocular emergencies.

Must complete currently required JHMI courses, and abide by relevant regulations, such as,

• Self-learning educational packets
• HIPAA regulations
• Conflict of Interest
• Complete Annual Review paperwork in a timely manner.
• Training in software such as Epic and Forum.
• Other duties that may be assigned (back-office support, medical records coordination)

• Minimum of a High School diploma or General Education Degree.
• At least one year experience performing ophthalmic testing.
• Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 18 months of start date.
• Must maintain certification while employed at Wilmer. Failure to obtain/maintain certification might result in termination of employment at Wilmer.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.
• Ability to move about to escort patients to the exam rooms and different departments, gather and replace supplies, and stock rooms.
• Constantly positions self to adjust ophthalmic equipment in order to perform exams.
• Ability to manipulate extremely small objects.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with patients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to safely utilize various types of Ophthalmic Equipment to directly contact the patient's eye.
• Occasionally lifts and transports supplies up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to concentrate on instruments and other visual stimuli.
• Observation of and rapid reaction to changeable situations.

Classified Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Job Posting Title (Working Title):CO Ophthalmic Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE
Starting Salary Range: $19.50 - $35.00 HRLY ($22.67-$33.35 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday. 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Oph Residency Service
Personnel area: School of Medicine