Ophthalmic Technician (Ophthalmology)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

4d•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Working with faculty, Manager, and fellow Clinic Technicians, this role provides technician/clinical support to physicians. The position requires working at any one of Wilmer’s locations based on clinic needs, and travel is required. The Wilmer Eye Institute offers an opportunity to train for a career as an Ophthalmic Technician with no prior experience required. This role provides a strong foundation for various career paths within Ophthalmology and is also suitable for pre-med students seeking clinical experience. No evening or weekend work is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or graduation equivalent
One year experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Asst (COA) from JCAHPO within 18 months of start date.
CPR certification also required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a clinical office setting as an ophthalmic technician.

Responsibilities

Records patient history including chief complaint, information on ocular history, past surgeries, medical condition, medications taken, allergies, learning assessment, falls risk and family history.
Checks pupil response to light by shining light into eye and watching speed with which pupils constrict; checks for afferent pupillary defect.
Measures central visual field using Amsler Grid.
Instills eye drops under physicians’ direction.
Measures and records distance and near visual acuity.
Measures and records intraocular pressure using applanation tonometry (i.e. Goldman tonometer), pneumatic tonometry, or Schiotz-type indentation tonometer.
Performs Humphrey visual field testing; refers patients for further testing where appropriate.
Performs OCT’s.
Performs IOL Master measurements to prepare patients for cataract surgery.
Performs Pentacam measurements.
Performs accurate refractions.
Tests color vision, depth perception (stereopsis).
Screens for presence of ocular motility disorders.
Uses slit lamp to examine eye surface.
Performs special testing like Bright field Acuity Testing; potential Acuity Meter; and pachymetry.
Performs basic maintenance or repair of clinical equipment.
Performs accurate keratometry readings adjusting keratometer reading if unobtainable.
Calculates intraocular lens power using various formulas to fit patient’s needs and situations, either manually or by computer.
Responsible for exam room supply maintenance.
Ensures medication expiration dates are current.
Responsible for maintaining supplies and instruments.
Disinfects and maintain examination rooms.
Understands and practices the fundamentals of microbial control.
Maintains refrigerator logs, sharps container, etc.
Is familiar with JCAHO requirements and ensures clinic practice is compliant with all regulations.
Responsible for epic in-basket messages (clinical support pool) and patient questions.
Assisting with obtaining prior authorizations for upcoming in office procedures and medications.
Managing and maintaining drug logs and supply.
Helping front desk staff by assisting in triaging scheduled appointments, responding to patients’ clinical questions.
Managing and ordering medications for intravitreal injections.
Assisting with tracking and processing of forms request (i.e., MVA, disability, FLMA).
Providing input on schedules to maximize patient flow and physician efficiency.
Maintaining general medical knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases and ocular emergencies.
Maintaining required (COA) ophthalmic technician certification.
Other duties as assigned.