Ophthalmic Technician – Start Your Eye Care Career

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support to physicians. This role trains entry-level candidates; no prior experience required.

Duties include patient history, eye measurements, visual acuity, tonometry, refractions, and assisting in exams; plus nonclinical tasks like triaging messages and refill processing. Schedule is Mon-Fri on the School of Medicine Campus with a competitive starting salary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Must obtain COA from JCAHPO within 18 months of start date.
• CPR certification also required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience per JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• Records patient history including chief complaint and ocular history.
• Measures distance and near visual acuity and intraocular pressure.
• Performs Hark etc. (Humphrey visual field testing) and OCTs.
• Instills eye drops under physician direction and performs refractions.
• Maintains examination rooms and sterilizes instruments.

Education

High School Diploma or graduation equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from JCAHPO within 18 months of start date

CPR certification

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support to physicians. This role trains entry-level candidates; no prior experience required.

Duties include patient history, eye measurements, visual acuity, tonometry, refractions, and assisting in exams; plus nonclinical tasks like triaging messages and refill processing. Schedule is Mon-Fri on the School of Medicine Campus with a competitive starting salary.