Johns Hopkins University
Location
Columbia, Maryland
Salary
$16 - $30 / HOUR
The Ophthalmic Technician Assistant will assist ophthalmologists by performing preliminary eye exams, recording patient histories, and conducting ancillary testing. They will also support clinical operations, maintain ophthalmic equipment, and assist with surgical procedures.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification within 18 months. CPR certification is also required, and familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
The Ophthalmic Technician Assistant will learn to assist the Ophthalmologist by performing ocular examination and testing and supporting clinical operations.
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.
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.
Familiarity with ophthalmic and general medical terminology. Classified Title: Ophthalmic Technician Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD Starting
$15.70 - $30.30 HRLY (18.41 starting; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: JH Wilmer Eye at Columbia Department name: Columbia Practice Oph Personnel area: School of Medicine
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