Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care & Diagnostics

Tufts Medical Center; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center seeks an Ophthalmic Clinical Technician to support patient care in a high-volume ophthalmology practice. You will perform preliminary workups, visual screening, and assist with eye procedures under physician supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, one year in a healthcare setting, and BLS or obtain within three months. Preferred: ophthalmic training and scheduling-system experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• BLS certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Preferred: ophthalmic/optometric/medical assistant training or AAO Home Study.
• Preferred: experience in ophthalmic practice.
• Preferred: experience with scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history including chief complaint and medications.
• Perform screening tasks and assist with physician-ordered tests.
• Assist with ocular imaging and in-office procedures.
• Prepare consent forms and clinical materials.
• Set up exam rooms and ensure stock of medications and supplies.
• Clean and disinfect instruments per guidelines; calibrate equipment.
• Document exam components in EHR; support clinic flow.
• Adhere to local, state, federal regulations in Ophthalmology.
• May participate in clinical trials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Ophthalmic/optometric/medical assistant training

Experience in ophthalmic practice

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

Tufts Medical Center seeks an Ophthalmic Clinical Technician to support patient care in a high-volume ophthalmology practice. You will perform preliminary workups, visual screening, and assist with eye procedures under physician supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, one year in a healthcare setting, and BLS or obtain within three months. Preferred: ophthalmic training and scheduling-system experience.