We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Trainer & Compliance Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating clinical compliance initiatives such as Environmental Rounds, and creation of NIPO’s. Serves as the primary point of contact for Wilmer staff members and external entities regarding clinical compliance questions/concerns. Serves as the “lead” ophthalmic technician in the Ophthalmic Technician Float Pool. Assists the Ophthalmic clinical Supervisor with hiring, training, scheduling and on-going development of the Float Tech Pool. Provides Administrative support to the program. Additionally, serves as an Ophthalmic Technician as necessary.

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

• Support the Ophthalmic Technician Training Program Manager.
• Perform all duties of a Tech.
• Train new Ophthalmic Technicians in the Tech Float Pool.
• Audit Tech Float Pool compliance with the Patient Identification protocol prior to performing any test.
• Provide and assist techs with study guides in preparation to obtain IJCAHPO certification.
• Coordinate Tech Float Pool coverage with each clinics’ Lead Technician and Manager.
• Ensure scribe attestations are being appropriately documented.
• Coordinate ordering and distribution of tech uniforms s annually and for new hires throughout the year.
• Coordinates and participates in Environmental Rounds with each clinic’s Lead Tech, Supervisor, Manager, HEIC representative and SOM Safety Environment/Joint Commission rep
• Fill in as Tech for any clinics that exceed Tech Float Pool capacity.
• Coordinate the Annual Ophthalmic Technician Skills evaluation
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

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 patient’s 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.

• Currently JCAHPO Certified (COA, COT, COMT)

Classified Title: Ophthalmic Technician 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE  
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Oph General Administration  
Personnel area: School of Medicine