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Form of workThe Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University has an exciting opportunity for exceptional candidates to grow as an Ophthalmic Technician.
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
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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: Min $22,67 - Max $35.00 HRLY ($64,740 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ophthalmology Residency Service
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/
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 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.
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.
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