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We are seeking an _Ophthalmic Technician Assistant_ who will learn to assist the Ophthalmologist with patient care by performing ophthalmic testing as outlined below

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_

+ Chief complaint

+ Past ocular history

+ Family history

+ Systemic illnesses

+ Medications

+ Allergies and drug reactions

+ Social history

_Basic skills and lensometry_

+ Measure visual acuity at distance and near utilizing test appropriate for age and education, and records accurately.

+ Perform pinhole testing when indicated.

+ Perform and record contrast sensitivity.

+ Perform Ishihara or HRR color vision testing.

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

+ Perform and record exophthalmometry.

+ Perform and record Amsler grid.

+ Perform and record Schirmer testing.

+ Evaluate pupillary reactions, including afferent pupillary defect.

+ Estimate anterior chamber depth.

+ Able to properly operate common non-automated and automated ophthalmic equipment including, but not limited to: IOL Master, Orb-scan, bright field acuity testing (BAT), potential acuity meter (PAM), autorefractor, corneal pachymetry, Humphrey visual field, Goldmann visual field, OCT, HRT, Lenstar.

_Patient Services_

+ Apply proper ocular dressings and shields.

+ Follow divisional protocols for eye drop instillation, including cycloplegics and topical anesthetics.

+ Properly instill eye drops

+ Label newly opened bottles with expiration dates.

+ Understand the indications/contraindications for use in dilation,

+ Measure interpupillary distances, evaluate spectacle fit.

+ Properly assist physically or visually disabled patients.

+ Adhere to regulations regarding drug samples and drug sample logs.

_Basic Tonometry_

+ Perform accurate Goldmann applanation tonometry and properly disinfect the tonometer.

+ Perform accurate Tono-pen tonometry and properly disinfect and store the tonometer.

+ Perform accurate Eye Care tonometry.

+ Understand the principles of scleral rigidity and the factors that alter intraocular pressure.

_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.

General Medical Knowledge

+ Maintain current CPR certification.

+ Understand basic ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, and ocular

+ emergencies.

+ Understand and practice the fundamentals of microbial control.

_Must complete currently required JHMI courses, such as_

+ Self learning educational packets

+ HIPAA regulations

+ Conflict of Interest

+ Complete Annual Review paperwork in a timely manner.

+ Complete training in software such as Epic, POE, TAP, Forum, Oculab, and Allscripts

+ Assist the physician chair-side as a scribe

_In addition to the duties described above_

+ Surgical assisting with minor outpatient procedures; basic instrument care.

+ Perform basic slit lamp evaluation of anterior chamber depth.

+ Measure axial length with A-scan biometry.

+ Perform protocol refractometry or other testing for clinical trials.

+ Instruct patients in contact lens care, insertion, and removal.

+ Neuro-physiologic testing, including electroretinogram (ERG), Multifocal electroretinogram

+ (MFERG),

+ visual evoked potential (VEP), Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (SLO)

+ Other duties that may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or graduation equivalent

+ Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (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 Assistant

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($18.41 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

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

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department name: SOM Oph Residency Service

Personnel area: School of Medicine