Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care & Diagnostics

Tufts Medicine; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine seeks a dedicated ophthalmology clinical technologist to support patient care, perform history taking, and conduct screenings and diagnostic tests such as OCT, topography, and visual fields. The role emphasizes accurate data entry and coordination with physicians during in-office procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma, basic BLS, and familiarity with ophthalmic practice; preferred are ophthalmic training and scheduling systems experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in healthcare related setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification OR Obtain within three months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Completion of ophthalmic, optometric, or medical assistant training program and/or AAO Home Study Course.
• Previous experience in an ophthalmic practice.
• Experience with computers scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient physical history to include chief complaint, reason for visit, current medications, allergies, past and current ocular and medical history.
• Performs various screening and tasks as ordered by the physician including vision acuity, lensometry, refraction, keratometry, pupil evaluation, measurement of eye pressure, drop instillation.
• Performs and assist with various diagnostic tests and ocular imaging as determined necessary through patient assessment such as OCT, Topography, Visual Fields, IOL Master.
• Prepares patient consent forms and assists physician with in-office procedures as needed.
• Sets up exam rooms by ensuring that they are clean, organized, stocked with necessary medications, supplies, instruments, forms, and patient education materials.
• Ensures proper cleaning and disinfection of instruments and supplies per hospital and manufacturer recommendations, assists with calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Facilitates clinic flow and scribing components of the exam into the Electronic Health Record.
• Complies with all local, state and federal regulations and laws governing the performance of this position within the Ophthalmology department.
• May participate in clinical trials.

Skills

Eye terminology

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Ophthalmic/optometric/medical assistant training

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

Tufts Medicine seeks a dedicated ophthalmology clinical technologist to support patient care, perform history taking, and conduct screenings and diagnostic tests such as OCT, topography, and visual fields. The role emphasizes accurate data entry and coordination with physicians during in-office procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma, basic BLS, and familiarity with ophthalmic practice; preferred are ophthalmic training and scheduling systems experience.