Ophthalmic Technician Assistant (Ophthalmology)
About The Position
The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University is seeking candidates to train for a career as an Ophthalmic Technician. No prior experience is required. The role assists ophthalmologists by performing ocular examinations and testing and supporting clinical operations. A robust training program provides a foundation for ophthalmic care and may prepare employees for other career paths. No evening or weekend work is required. The position involves collecting and documenting patient histories, conducting preliminary eye examinations and ancillary tests, assisting physicians chairside as a scribe, supporting patient care before and after procedures, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and examination rooms. The employee must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification within 18 months of the start date and maintain CPR certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 18 months of the start date.
- CPR certification is required.
- Possess general medical knowledge, including basic microbial control, ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic and ocular diseases, and ocular emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ophthalmic and general medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and concisely record accurate patient histories, including chief complaint, ocular and family history, systemic illness, medications, allergies and drug reactions, and social history.
- Perform basic preliminary eye examination procedures, including visual acuity, color vision testing, lensometry, assessment of pupillary reactions, eye-drop instillation, tonometry, and basic slit-lamp examination, including evaluation of anterior chamber depth.
- Perform ancillary testing using automated and non-automated ophthalmic equipment.
- Assist physicians chairside as a scribe.
- Apply ocular dressings and shields.
- Assist physically or visually disabled patients.
- Assist with pre- and post-operative care, including possible surgical assistance with outpatient procedures.
- Perform routine maintenance on ophthalmic equipment.
- Stock examination rooms and ensure medication expiration dates are current.
- Disinfect and maintain examination rooms.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Complete currently required JHMI courses and comply with relevant regulations and training, including HIPAA and Conflict of Interest requirements, self-learning educational packets, and training in software such as EPIC and Forum.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
