Ophthalmic Assistant - Framingham

Tufts Medicine; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a clinical technologist to support ophthalmology patient care, performing preliminary exams, screenings, and diagnostic tests under physician supervision. The role involves taking patient history, performing visual acuity tests, lensometry, keratometry, pupil evaluations, and assisting with OCT, topography, and visual field imaging.

You will prepare exam rooms, ensure instruments are cleaned and stocked, and document findings in the Electronic Health Record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Certification OR obtain within three months of hire.
• Preferred: ophthalmic/optometric/medical assistant training or AAO Home Study Course.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history including chief complaint and ocular history.
• Conduct screenings: visual acuity, lensometry, keratometry, pupil evaluation, and IOP measurement.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and ocular imaging (OCT, Topography, Visual Fields, IOL Master).
• Prepare consent forms and assist physicians during in-office procedures.
• Set up exam rooms; maintain stock of medications, supplies, and forms.
• Ensure instrument cleaning, disinfection, calibration and maintenance as required.
• Document exam components in the Electronic Health Record; support clinic flow.
• Comply with applicable local, state, and federal ophthalmology regulations.

Skills

Eye terminology

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAO Home Study Course (preferred)

Ophthalmic/optometric/medical assistant training (preferred)

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ophthalmology duties: Performs, prescribes, and analyzes results for the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that are related to the eye. Tasks include vision assessments, eye surgeries and advanced forms of eye disease in patients with significant systemic illness. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for facilitating patient care and flow by performing the preliminary work up of the patient exam including history taking and performing a variety of screenings and diagnostic tests necessary for patient care by following established standards and procedures.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification OR Obtain within three (3) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Completion of ophthalmic, optometric, or medical assistant training program and/or AAO Home Study Course.

2. Previous experience in an ophthalmic practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Obtains patient physical history to include chief complaint, reason for visit, current medications, allergies, past and current ocular and medical history.

2. Performs various screening and tasks as ordered by the physician including, but not limited to visual acuity, lensometry, refraction, keratometry, pupil evaluation, measurement of eye pressure, drop instillation, etc.

3. Performs and assist with various diagnostic tests and ocular imaging as determined necessary through patient assessment such as Optical Coherence tomography (OCT), Topography, Visual Fields, IOL Master, etc.

4. Prepares patient consent forms and assists physician with in office procedures as needed.

5. Sets up exam rooms by ensuring that they are clean, organized, stocked with necessary medications, supplies, instruments, forms, and patient education materials.

6. Ensures proper cleaning and disinfection of instruments and supplies per hospital and manufacturer recommendations, assists with calibration and maintenance of equipment.

7. Facilitates clinic flow and scribing components of the exam into the Electronic Health Record.

8. Complies with all local, state and federal regulations and laws governing the performance of this position within the Ophthalmology department.

Physical Requirements

1. Close contact with children, adolescents, elderly, and sensory handicapped patients, with some exposure to blood and hypodermic needles.

2. Busy multi-specialty practice, and work environment involving several physicians.

3. May be required to float to satellite offices and must provide own transportation.

4. Ability to physically assist patients from wheelchairs into exam chairs and escort patients to other floors as needed.

5. Ability to assist the elderly and visually impaired.

6. Requires prolonged standing, walking, some bending, stooping, and stretching.

Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge of eye terminology, basic anatomy, and physiology of eye.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with patients and understand their needs, and be responsive to elderly and sensory handicapped patients.

3. Ability to work closely and effectively with all disciplinary members of the care team.

4. Excellent communication skills required to effectively explain the exam process to patients and help allay their concerns and apprehensions.

5. Strong attention to detail.

6. Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume clinics.

7. Energetic, self-motivated, and ability to function independently.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$18.81 - $23.51

based on full-time equivalent