Ophthalmic Technician I

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Sick/paid time off

Student loan subsidies

Retirement plan (403b)

Pension

License/Certification reimbursement

Cell phone discounts

Transit benefits

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide patient visit support within the Ophthalmology Program. You will work with clinical and research staff to organize patient visits and streamline clinical flow.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with experience in a clinical or science-related field preferred and COA certification preferred. The position offers flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package in Boston.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a clinical or science-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares clinical rooms, orders and stocks supplies and medications, and coordinates with other departments for supply delivery and pickup; assists with procedures as needed.
• Ensures efficient patient flow and accurate preparation and communication of clinical documents for specified areas.
• Supports regulatory compliance efforts, including Joint Commission requirements.
• Obtains quotes for equipment purchases, coordinates repairs, and manages related logistics.
• Performs diagnostic imaging including external, slit lamp, and fundus photography; edits and uploads images; conducts visual field testing and intraocular pressure measurement; administers eye drops.
• Manages electronic patient records, assists with scheduling and phone support, and helps with contact lens sessions, cleaning, and inventory.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Summary

Provides patient visit support to Ophthalmology Program. Works with clinical and research staff/clinicians to organize patient visits and clinical flow.

Position Summary

Provides patient visit support to Ophthalmology Program. Works with clinical and research staff/clinicians to organize patient visits and clinical flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares clinical rooms, orders and stocks supplies and medications, and coordinates with other departments for supply delivery and pickup; assists with procedures as needed.
• Ensures efficient patient flow and accurate preparation and communication of clinical documents for specified areas.
• Supports regulatory compliance efforts, including Joint Commission requirements.
• Obtains quotes for equipment purchases, coordinates repairs, and manages related logistics.
• Performs diagnostic imaging including external, slit lamp, and fundus photography; edits and uploads images; conducts visual field testing and intraocular pressure measurement; administers eye drops.
• Manages electronic patient records, assists with scheduling and phone support, and helps with contact lens sessions, cleaning, and inventory.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required

Experience

• Experience in a clinical or science-related field is preferred

Licensure/ Certifications

• Current registration as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA certification) preferred

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package.

• flexible schedules
• affordable health
• vision and dental insurance
• child care and student loan subsidies
• generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• cell phone plan discounts
• discounted rates on T-passes

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.