Ophthalmic Technician Assistant (Ophthalmology)

John Hopkin’s University

Baltimore (MD)

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USD 24.000 - 43.000

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Descrizione del lavoro

Johns Hopkins University’s Wilmer Eye Institute seeks an Ophthalmic Technician Assistant to learn to assist the ophthalmologist by performing ocular examinations and testing, supporting clinical operations, and training for a career in ophthalmology. No experience is required.

This paid program trains you for advanced roles in ophthalmology and offers pathways such as Clinic Manager or Ophthalmic Clinic Supervisor while preparing for pre-med exposure.

Competenze

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must obtain COA within 18 months of start date.
CPR certification required.

Mansioni

Record accurate patient history including ocular history and medications.
Perform preliminary eye exam elements: visual acuity, tonometry, slit lamp basics.
Operate ophthalmic equipment and assist physician chairside as scribe.
Support patient care and basic post-operative tasks.

Conoscenze

CPR certification

Ophthalmic terminology

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

COA within 18 months

Strumenti

EPIC

Forum

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Assistant who will learn to 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, 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.
Assistant physician chairside as a scribe.

Patient Services

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.

Clinical and 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.
Possess general medical knowledge, including basic microbial control, ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases and ocular emergencies.
Maintain current CPR certification.

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

Self-learning educational packets
HIPAA
Conflict of Interest
Training in software such as EPIC and Forum.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications