Ophthalmic Technician Assistant (Ophthalmology)

Johns Hopkins University•Us, MD,US

2d•$18 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

With close supervision and instruction, the Ophthalmic Technician Assistant learns to assist the Ophthalmologist with patient care by performing ophthalmic testing. The Wilmer Eye Institute offers a training program for candidates pursuing a career as an Ophthalmic Technician; no prior experience is required. The program provides a foundation for other potential career paths in healthcare and related fields. The role is based at the School of Medicine Campus and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no evening or weekend work required.

Requirements

High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
Obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification from JCAHPO within 18 months of the start date.
CPR certification is required and must be maintained.
Additional education may substitute for required experience as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

Obtain and concisely record accurate patient histories, including chief complaint, past ocular and family history, systemic illnesses, medications, allergies and drug reactions, and social history.
Perform and accurately record visual acuity, pinhole, contrast sensitivity, color vision, lensometry, exophthalmometry, Amsler grid, Schirmer, pupillary reaction, and anterior chamber depth tests as appropriate.
Operate common ophthalmic equipment, including IOL Master, Orb-scan, BAT, PAM, autorefractor, corneal pachymetry, Humphrey and Goldmann visual field equipment, OCT, HRT, and Lenstar.
Apply ocular dressings and shields; instill eye drops in accordance with divisional protocols; label newly opened bottles with expiration dates; and understand indications and contraindications for dilation.
Measure interpupillary distances, evaluate spectacle fit, assist physically or visually disabled patients, and follow regulations for drug samples and sample logs.
Perform Goldmann applanation, Tono-pen, and Eye Care tonometry and disinfect and store tonometry equipment appropriately.
Perform routine ophthalmic instrument maintenance, stock examination rooms, monitor medication expiration dates, and disinfect and maintain examination rooms.
Maintain current CPR certification and understand ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic and ocular diseases, ocular emergencies, and microbial control fundamentals.
Complete required JHMI courses, educational packets, HIPAA and conflict-of-interest training, and annual review paperwork in a timely manner.
Complete training in software such as Epic, POE, TAP, Forum, Oculab, and Allscripts.
Assist the physician chairside as a scribe.
May assist with minor outpatient procedures and basic instrument care; perform basic slit lamp evaluations, A-scan biometry, protocol refractometry or other clinical-trial testing; instruct patients in contact lens care; perform neuro-physiologic testing; and undertake other assigned duties.