Ophthalmic Technician (Ophthalmology)

We are seeking an 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 and 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 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
• 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
• Annual Review paperwork.
• Training in software such as Epic and Forum.
• Other duties that may be assigned (back-office support, medical records coordination)

• 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.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Ophthalmic Technician   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE  
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY ($23.22-$34.02 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: JH Wilmer Eye at Bel Air  
Department name: Waters Edge Practice Oph   
Personnel area: School of Medicine