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Ophthalmic Technician (Ophthalmology)

Johns Hopkins University

#CPR #Medical Terminology #Infection Control #Epic #Visual Acuity #Patient Triage #Ophthalmology #COA #Amsler Grid

Quick overview

The Ophthalmic Technician performs ocular examinations, testing, and patient triage while overseeing clinic operations and instrumentation. They are responsible for maintaining compliance with health regulations and managing clinic inventory and patient flow.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and one year of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, though education may substitute for experience. Candidates must obtain COA certification within 18 months and maintain current CPR certification.

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Job description

Under broad guidelines with a high level of independence, we are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician who will oversee technicians and also perform ocular examinations and testing.

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

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Duties and Responsibilities

Regularly checks Wilmer’s procedure room to ensure that everything therein is compliant with Johns Hopkins Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control requirements as well as requirements of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission. Ensures all instrumentation is properly cleaned, sterilized, stored, and ready for use. Works with insurance companies, who often withhold approval, to provide documentation demonstrating the medical necessity of treatment, surgery, and/or medication/s for patients. Ensures in-basket messages from patients directed to any of Wilmer’s Oculoplastics locations are reviewed, addressed and acted on timely. Triages in-basket messages and escalates those that require physician attention and involvement. Implements, measures and adjusts improvement initiatives. Serves as the primary resource for questions/issues of staff and patients. Orients new physicians, fellows and residents to clinic processes. Manages clinic inventory and orders medications, instruments and supplies as needed. Ensures all dated items are reviewed and expiration times are never exceeded. Continuously monitors patient flow and intervenes to mitigate backups.

Ophthalmic Technician (Ophthalmology)

Ophthalmic Technician (Ophthalmology)

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