CO Ophthalmic Technician

Job Req ID: 114501

CO Ophthalmic Technician

We are seeking a CO Ophthalmic Technician who will assist the Ophthalmologist by performing ocular examination and testing and supporting clinical operations.

The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University has an exciting opportunity for exceptional candidates to train for a career as an Ophthalmic Technician, no experience required. Start your career in Ophthalmology with one of the leading organizations in delivering state-of-the art eye care, training future healthcare leaders, and conducting cutting-edge research. We have a robust training program that will provide you with a strong foundation to pursue a multitude of career paths beyond Ophthalmic Technician such as Clinic Manager, Ophthalmic Clinic Supervisor, Assistant Administrator, Orthoptist, Optometrist, Marketing, IT, and Research, to name a few. This is also an opportunity for pre-med students to gain clinical experience during their gap year or prior to applying to medical school, as well. No evening or weekend work required. Follow this link to learn more, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/education/clinical-training/ophthalmic_technician.html

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain and concisely record an accurate patient history, including chief complaint, past ocular history, family history, systemic illness, medications, allergies and drug reactions, and social history.

Perform basic elements of the preliminary eye exam and ancillary testing

• Measure visual acuity at distance and near utilizing test appropriate for age and education, and record accurately. Perform pinhole testing when indicated.

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

• Accurately measure and record current lens power with a lensometer.

• Evaluate pupillary reactions, including afferent pupillary defect.

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

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

• Properly operate common non-automated and automated ophthalmic equipment including, but not limited to: IOL Master, brightness acuity 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 divisional protocols.

• Properly assist physically or visually disabled patients.

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

Instrument Maintenance

• Perform routine instrument maintenance on all ophthalmic equipment.

• Stock examination rooms in assigned area and ensure medication expiration dates are current.

• Disinfect and maintain examination rooms and equipment.

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

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

• Self-learning educational packets

• HIPAA regulations

• Conflict of Interest

• Complete Annual Review paperwork in a timely manner.

• Training in software such as Epic and Forum.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or General Education Degree.

• At least one year experience performing ophthalmic testing.

• Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 18 months of start date.

• Must maintain certification while employed at Wilmer. Failure to obtain/maintain certification might result in termination of employment at Wilmer.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.

• Ability to move about to escort patients to the exam rooms and different departments, gather and replace supplies, and stock rooms.

• Constantly positions self to adjust ophthalmic equipment in order to perform exams.

• Ability to manipulate extremely small objects.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with patients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• Ability to safely utilize various types of Ophthalmic Equipment to directly contact the patient's eye.

• Occasionally lifts and transports supplies up to 20 lbs.

• Ability to concentrate on instruments and other visual stimuli.

• Observation of and rapid reaction to changeable situations.

Classified Title: Ophthalmic Technician

Job Posting Title (Working Title): CO Ophthalmic Technician

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE

Starting Salary Range: $19.50 - $35.00 HRLY ($22.67-$33.35 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday. 7:30 am

• 4:00 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Oph Residency Service

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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