Ophthalmic Assistant — Multispecialty Eye Care

Mass General Brigham; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Stoneham is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant for a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends.

The role involves clinical and technical support across COS and Retina services, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outpatient eye care. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, COA certification, and at least one year of ophthalmic assistant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required or equivalent credential.
• At least one year of Ophthalmic Assistant experience in a supervised clinical setting.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Proficiency with EHR and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical support for outpatient eye care.
• Perform ophthalmic procedures and prepare patients for examinations.
• Collaborate with care team to support efficient, patient-centered clinic operations.

Skills

Ophthalmic terminology

Interpersonal skills

Patient service

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

EHR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Stoneham is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant for a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends.

The role involves clinical and technical support across COS and Retina services, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outpatient eye care. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, COA certification, and at least one year of ophthalmic assistant experience.