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CO Ophthalmic Technician Assistant - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

À propos

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Assistant who will learn to 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 & 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 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
Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 18 months ofstart date. CPR certification also required.
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.
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 - $26.25 HRLY ($18.41 starting range; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Oph Residency Service Personnel area: School of Medicine 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.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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English

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