Ophthalmic Technician Assistant (Ophthalmology)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks an Ophthalmic Technician Assistant to learn and support ophthalmic examinations and clinic operations. Training program provides foundation for career paths in ophthalmology, with no prior experience required.

Position offers a structured schedule at Greenspring, with a starting salary range and opportunities for certification advancement within the Wilmer Eye Institute.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain COA from JCAHPO within 18 months of start date.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record accurate patient history (chief complaint, ocular history, family history, systemic illness, medications, allergies).
• Perform basic elements of preliminary eye exams (visual acuity, color vision, lensometry, pupillary reactions, tonometry, slit lamp).
• Operate ancillary ophthalmic equipment and assist physician at chairside as a scribe.
• Assist with pre- and post-op care and clinic operations.

Skills

Ophthalmic terminology

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA within 18 months

Tools

EPIC

Forum

Job description

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Assistantwho will learn to assist the Ophthalmologist by performing ocularexamination and testing and supporting clinical operations.

The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University has anexciting opportunity for exceptional candidates to train for acareer as an Ophthalmic Technician, no experience required. Startyour career in Ophthalmology with one of the leading organizationsin delivering state-of-the art eye care, training future healthcareleaders, and conducting cutting-edge research. We have a robusttraining program that will provide you with a strong foundation topursue a multitude of career paths beyond Ophthalmic Techniciansuch as Clinic Manager, Ophthalmic Clinic Supervisor, AssistantAdministrator, Orthoptist, Optometrist, Marketing, IT, andResearch, to name a few. This is also an opportunity for pre-medstudents to gain clinical experience during their gap year or priorto applying to medical school, as well. No evening or weekend workrequired. 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, andsocial history.
• Perform basic elements of the preliminary eye exam, includingvisual acuity, color vision testing, lensometry, assessment ofpupillary reactions, instillation of eye drops, tonometry, andbasic slit lamp exam including evaluation of anterior chamberdepth.
• Perform ancillary testing including operation of variousautomated 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 surgicalassisting with outpatient procedures.

Clinical and Instrument Maintenance

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on all ophthalmicequipment.
• Stock examination rooms in assigned area and ensure medicationexpiration dates are current.
• Disinfect and maintain examination rooms.
• Possess general medical knowledge, including basic microbialcontrol, ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, oculardiseases and ocular emergencies.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Must complete currently required JHMI courses, and abide byrelevant 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 JointCommission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)within 18 months of start date. CPR certification alsorequired.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience tothe extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ophthalmic and general medicalterminology.

Classified Title: Ophthalmic Technician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($18.41starting; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: JH at Greenspring Station
Department name: SOM Oph Greenspring
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The JohnsHopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at [e-mail]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on whichcampus you will work. Your recruiter will adviseaccordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition ofemployment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employeeswho provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involvingcommunity contact requires documentation of immune status againstRubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella(chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received theTdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may includedocumentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicellavaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratorytesting. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases areordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunizationdocumentation from their own health care providers. Anyvaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no costin our Occupational Health office.

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