Ophthalmic Technician Assistant; Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic Technician Assistant

With close supervision and instruction, 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 offers a comprehensive training program for candidates with no prior experience. The program prepares you for diverse career paths such as Clinic Manager, Ophthalmic Clinic Supervisor, Assistant Administrator, Orthoptist, Optometrist, Marketing, IT, and Research. It also serves as an excellent opportunity for pre‑medical students to gain clinical experience during a gap year or before applying to medical school.

No evening or weekend work is required.

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• Chief complaint
• Past ocular history
• Family history
• Systemic illnesses
• Medications
• Allergies and drug reactions
• Social history

• Measure visual acuity at distance and near utilizing tests appropriate for age and education, and record 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, potential acuity meter, autorefractor, corneal pachymetry, Humphrey visual field, Goldmann visual field, OCT, HRT, Lenstar.

• 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 dilation.
• Measure interpupillary distances, evaluate spectacle fit.
• Properly assist physically or visually disabled patients.
• Adhere to regulations regarding drug samples and logs.

• 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 principals of scleral rigidity and factors that alter intraocular pressure.

• 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.

• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Understand basic ocular anatomy and physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases and emergencies.
• Understand and practice the fundamentals of microbial control.

• 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, Allscripts
• Assist physician chair side as a scribe

• 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), Multi‑focal electroretinogram (MFERG).
• Visual evoked potential (VEP).
• Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (SLO).
• Other duties that may be assigned.

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology within 18 months of…