Ophthalmic Technician Assistant (Ophthalmology)

About the role

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Assistant to train for a career as an Ophthalmic Technician at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University. This opportunity is ideal for exceptional candidates with no prior experience, including pre-med students looking to gain clinical experience. Our robust training program provides a strong foundation for various career paths in ophthalmology and beyond, such as Clinic Manager, Ophthalmic Clinic Supervisor, Orthoptist, Optometrist, and more.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and concisely record an accurate patient history, including chief complaint, past ocular history, family history, systemic illness, medications, allergies, drug reactions, and social history.
• Perform basic elements of the preliminary eye exam, including visual acuity, color vision testing, lensometry, assessment of pupillary reactions, instillation of eye drops, tonometry, and basic slit lamp exam including evaluation of anterior chamber depth.
• Perform ancillary testing including operation of various automated and non-automated ophthalmic equipment.
• Assist physician chairside as a scribe.
• Apply proper ocular dressings and shields.
• Properly assist physically or visually disabled patients.
• Assist with pre- and post-op care, including possible surgical assisting with outpatient procedures.
• 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.
• Possess general medical knowledge, including basic microbial control, ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, and ocular emergencies.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Complete required JHMI courses and abide by relevant regulations, such as HIPAA, conflict of interest, and training in software such as EPIC and Forum.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 18 months of start date.
• CPR certification required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ophthalmic and general medical terminology.

Pay

Starting salary range: $17.65 - $31.05 hourly ($18.41 starting; commensurate with experience).

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.