• Ophthalmic Technician Assistant - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Belcamp, MD)


    The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking an **_Ophthalmic Technician Assistant who_** will learn to assist the Ophthalmologist by performing ocular examination and testing, and supporting clinical operations.

    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, including visual acuity, color vision testing, lensometry, assessment of pupillary reactions, instillation of eye drops, tonometry, and basic slit lamp exam including evaluation of anterior chamber depth.

    + Perform ancillary testing, including operation of various automated and non-automated ophthalmic equipment.

    + Assistant physician chairside as a scribe.

    + Patient Services

    + Apply proper ocular dressings and shields.

    + Properly assist physically or visually disabled patients.

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

    + Clinical and Instrument Maintenance

    + Perform routine instrument maintenance on all ophthalmic equipment.

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

    + Disinfect and maintain examination rooms.

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

    + Maintain current CPR certification.

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

    + Self-learning educational packets

    + HIPAA

    + Conflict of Interest

    + Training in software such as EPIC and Forum.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or Graduation Equivalent Diploma.

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

    + American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR certification.

    + Must maintain certifications for the duration of employment.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Familiarity with ophthalmic and general medical terminology.

     

    Classified Title: Ophthalmic Technician Assistant

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

    Starting Salary Range: $17.20-$30.30/HRLY (Targeted $18.41/HR; Commensurate with experience)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: Waters Edge Practice Ophthalmology

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    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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