CO Ophthalmic Technician

Job Req ID:

114748

CO Ophthalmic Technician

We are seeking a Ophthalmic Technician  for a position that is located in a satellite office with multiple functions and minimal technician staff. The job requires multi-tasking in order to complete a variety of tasks. Working with faculty, Clinic Manager and Clinic Supervisor, this positions primary role is to provide technician/clinical support to physicians.

Secondary responsibilities include limited administrative duties such as responding to messages from patients and physicians and assisting with patient requests for refills, forms completion and prior authorizations.

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,

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 OCTs. 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 patients needs and situations, either manually or by computer. Takes fundus photos as needed. Assist with in office procedures. Responsible for exam room supply maintenance. Ensures medications dates do not expire. Disinfects and maintain examination rooms. Understands and practices 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.

Nonclinical

Handles Epic in-basket messages (clinical support pool) and patient questions. Processes refill requests. Assists in obtaining prior authorizations from insurers for in office procedure 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 (i.e. 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.

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 patients 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.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or graduation equivalent One year experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from JCAHPO within 18 months of start date. CPR certification 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.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins Universitys salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: .

Education and Experience Equivalency
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 Completing Studies
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.

Background Checks
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.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the .

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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