Ophthalmic Technician (Ophthalmology)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists with examinations and testing. The role offers a structured training program, no prior experience required, and opportunities for advancement in ophthalmology and related fields.

The position emphasizes patient care, instrument maintenance, and clinic support, with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-site work at Greenspring Station. Training in Epic and Forum is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from JCAHPO within 18 months of start date; CPR certification also required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience where allowed by JHU rules.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and concisely record an accurate patient history including chief complaint and relevant medical background.
• Perform elements of the preliminary eye exam and ancillary testing.
• Measure visual acuity, perform pinhole testing, color vision tests, and record findings.
• Operate ophthalmic equipment and assist physician chairside as a scribe.
• Assist with pre- and post-op care and maintain instrument readiness.

Education

High school diploma or GED

COA certification (JCAHPO) within 18 months

CPR certification

Tools

Epic

Forum

Job description

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

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician who will assist the Ophthalmologists and Optometrists by performingocular examination and testing and supporting clinicaloperations.

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 and 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 elements of the preliminary eye exam and ancillarytesting.


• Measure visual acuity at distance and near utilizing testappropriate for age and education and record accurately. Performpinhole testing when indicated.


• Perform and record Ishihara or HRR color vision testing, Amslergrid testing, and Schirmer testing.


• Accurately measure and record current lens power with alensometer.


• Evaluate pupillary reactions, including afferent pupillarydefect.


• Perform basic slit lamp exam, including evaluation of anteriorchamber depth.


• Measure and record intraocular pressure using Goldmannapplanation, Tono-pen, or iCare tonometry.


• Properly operate common non-automated and automated ophthalmicequipment including, but not limited to: IOL Master, brightnessacuity 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 divisionalprotocols.


• Properly assist physically or visually disabled patients.


• Assist with pre- and post-op care, including surgical assistingwith outpatient procedures.

Instrument Maintenance

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on all ophthalmicequipment.


• Stock examination rooms in assigned area


• Ensure medication expiration dates are current.


• Disinfect and maintain examination rooms and equipment.


• Possess general medical knowledge, including basic microbialcontrol, ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, oculardiseases and ocular emergencies.

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

• Self-learning educational packets


• HIPAA regulations


• Conflict of Interest


• Annual Review paperwork.


• Training in software such as Epic and Forum.


• Other duties that may be assigned (back-office support, medicalrecords coordination)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent


• One year experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. Must obtainCertified Ophthalmic Asst (COA) from JCAHPO within 18 months ofstart date. CPR certification also required.


• Additional education may substitute for required experience tothe extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE
Starting Salary Range: $20.25 - $36.25 HRLY ($23.22-$34.02targeted; 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.

For special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, 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 which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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 meetthis 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 exceptforthose 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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