CO Ophthalmic Technician

The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University has an exciting career opportunity for exceptional Ophthalmic Technician candidates. Continue 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 benefits package as well as many potential career paths beyond Ophthalmic Technician such as Clinic Manager, Ophthalmic Clinic Supervisor, Assistant Administrator, Orthoptist, Optometrist, Marketing, IT, and Research, to name a few. No evening or weekend work is required.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical

• Records patient history including chief complaint, information on ocular history, past surgeries, medical condition, medications taken, allergies, learning assessment, falls risk and family history.
• Checks pupil response to light by shining light into eye and watching speed with which pupils constrict; checks for afferent pupillary defect.
• Measures central visual field using Amsler Grid.
• Instills eye drops under physicians’ direction.
• Measures and records distance and near visual acuity.
• Measures and records intraocular pressure using applanation tonometry (i.e. Goldman tonometer), pneumatic tonometry, or Schiotz-type indentation tonometer.
• Performs Humphrey visual field testing; refers patients for further testing where appropriate.
• Performs OCT’s
• Performs IOL Master measurements to prepare patients for cataract surgery
• Performs Pentacam measurements
• Performs accurate refractions.
• Tests color vision, depth perception (stereopsis).
• Screens for presence of ocular motility disorders.
• Uses slit lamp to examine eye surface.
• Performs special testing like Bright field Acuity Testing; otential Acuity Meter; and pachymetry.
• Performs basic maintenance or repair of clinical equipment.
• Compiles and enters data for clinical studies; may participate in other clinical research projects.
• Teaches patients how to insert and remove contact lenses correctly, and proper handling techniques.
• Performs ultrasound scans by measuring the axial length of the eye using various A-Scan ultrasound units. Recognizing difficult scans and adjusting unit as needed in patient with high myopia, high hyperopia, poor fixation nystagmus retinal detachments, corneal problems, and intraocular lenses already in place.
• Performs accurate keratometry readings adjusting keratometer reading if unobtainable.
• Calculates intraocular lens power using various formulas to fit patient’s needs and situations, either manually or by computer.
• Takes fundus photos as needed.
• Assists with in office procedures.
• Responsible for exam room supply maintenance.
• Ensures medication expiration dates are current.
• Responsible for maintaining and sterilization of instruments.
• Disinfects and maintains examination rooms.
• Understands and practice the fundamentals of microbial control.
• Maintains refrigerator logs, sharps container, etc.
• Is familiar with JCAHO requirements and ensures clinic practice is in compliance with regulations.

Non-clinical

• Responsible for epic in-basket messages (clinical support pool) and patient questions.
• Processes refill requests.
• Obtains prior authorizations for upcoming in office procedures and medications.
• Provides support to front desk staff by assisting in triage scheduled appointments, responds to patients’ clinical questions and explains technician related concerns to front desk staff.
• Manages and orders medications for intravitreal injections.
• Assists with tracking and processing of forms request (ie MVA, disability, FLMA).
• Provides input on templates/schedules to maximize patient flow and physician efficiency.
• Maintains general medical knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases and ocular emergencies.
• Maintains required (COA) ophthalmic technician certification.
• This position is also responsible for other duties as assigned.

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.
• Ability to properly escort patients to exam rooms and different departments depending on patient needs, to include pushing/maneuvering wheelchair users in front of ophthalmic testing equipment or assisting with transferring from wheelchair to exam chair.

• Ability to reposition or move ophthalmic equipment to allow for optimal use.

• Ability to reach overhead to replace supplies and stock rooms as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinical office setting as an ophthalmic technician.

The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University has an exciting career opportunity for exceptional Ophthalmic Technician candidates. Continue 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 benefits package as well as many potential career paths beyond Ophthalmic Technician such as Clinic Manager, Ophthalmic Clinic Supervisor, Assistant Administrator, Orthoptist, Optometrist, Marketing, IT, and Research, to name a few. No evening or weekend work is required.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical

• Records patient history including chief complaint, information on ocular history, past surgeries, medical condition, medications taken, allergies, learning assessment, falls risk and family history.
• Checks pupil response to light by shining light into eye and watching speed with which pupils constrict; checks for afferent pupillary defect.
• Measures central visual field using Amsler Grid.
• Instills eye drops under physicians’ direction.
• Measures and records distance and near visual acuity.
• Measures and records intraocular pressure using applanation tonometry (i.e. Goldman tonometer), pneumatic tonometry, or Schiotz-type indentation tonometer.
• Performs Humphrey visual field testing; refers patients for further testing where appropriate.
• Performs OCT’s
• Performs IOL Master measurements to prepare patients for cataract surgery
• Performs Pentacam measurements
• Performs accurate refractions.
• Tests color vision, depth perception (stereopsis).
• Screens for presence of ocular motility disorders.
• Uses slit lamp to examine eye surface.
• Performs special testing like Bright field Acuity Testing; otential Acuity Meter; and pachymetry.
• Performs basic maintenance or repair of clinical equipment.
• Compiles and enters data for clinical studies; may participate in other clinical research projects.
• Teaches patients how to insert and remove contact lenses correctly, and proper handling techniques.
• Performs ultrasound scans by measuring the axial length of the eye using various A-Scan ultrasound units. Recognizing difficult scans and adjusting unit as needed in patient with high myopia, high hyperopia, poor fixation nystagmus retinal detachments, corneal problems, and intraocular lenses already in place.
• Performs accurate keratometry readings adjusting keratometer reading if unobtainable.
• Calculates intraocular lens power using various formulas to fit patient’s needs and situations, either manually or by computer.
• Takes fundus photos as needed.
• Assists with in office procedures.
• Responsible for exam room supply maintenance.
• Ensures medication expiration dates are current.
• Responsible for maintaining and sterilization of instruments.
• Disinfects and maintains examination rooms.
• Understands and practice the fundamentals of microbial control.
• Maintains refrigerator logs, sharps container, etc.
• Is familiar with JCAHO requirements and ensures clinic practice is in compliance with regulations.

Non-clinical

• Responsible for epic in-basket messages (clinical support pool) and patient questions.
• Processes refill requests.
• Obtains prior authorizations for upcoming in office procedures and medications.
• Provides support to front desk staff by assisting in triage scheduled appointments, responds to patients’ clinical questions and explains technician related concerns to front desk staff.
• Manages and orders medications for intravitreal injections.
• Assists with tracking and processing of forms request (ie MVA, disability, FLMA).
• Provides input on templates/schedules to maximize patient flow and physician efficiency.
• Maintains general medical knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases and ocular emergencies.
• Maintains required (COA) ophthalmic technician certification.
• This position is also responsible for other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Ability to properly escort patients to exam rooms and different departments depending on patient needs, to include pushing/maneuvering wheelchair users in front of ophthalmic testing equipment or assisting with transferring from wheelchair to exam chair.
  

• Ability to reposition or move ophthalmic equipment to allow for optimal use.
  

• Ability to reach overhead to replace supplies and stock rooms as needed

• Prior experience in a clinical office setting as an ophthalmic technician.

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 (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 - Odenton
Department name: Odenton Practice Ophthalmology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine