Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — Patient‑Centered Eye Care

Mass General Brigham; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Stoneham is seeking an experienced Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to join our ophthalmology team. This full-time on-site role supports a busy outpatient clinic by performing procedures, preparing patients, and partnering with the care team to deliver high-quality eye care.

The ideal candidate holds a COA certification through JCAHPO and has at least one year of supervised ophthalmic experience, with strong patient-service skills and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) required and maintained in good standing.
• At least one year of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant in a supervised clinical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical support to facilitate high-quality outpatient eye care.
• Perform ophthalmic procedures and prepare patients for examination.
• Partner with the care team to support efficient, patient-centered clinic operations.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and patient service skills for effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

Patient service

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Stoneham is seeking an experienced Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to join our ophthalmology team. This full-time on-site role supports a busy outpatient clinic by performing procedures, preparing patients, and partnering with the care team to deliver high-quality eye care.

The ideal candidate holds a COA certification through JCAHPO and has at least one year of supervised ophthalmic experience, with strong patient-service skills and