Ophthalmic Technician I

Boston Children's Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, vision and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition and license reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on public transit (T)

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks an Ophthalmic support professional to assist in patient visits within the Ophthalmology program. You will prepare rooms, manage supplies, and help with imaging and patient records to ensure smooth clinical flow.

Qualifications include a high school diploma; COA certification is preferred. Prior clinical or science-related experience is advantageous, and you will contribute to a comprehensive benefits package and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• COA certification preferred to demonstrate credentialed ophthalmic support.
• Experience in a clinical or science-related setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical rooms, stock supplies/medications, and coordinate with departments for deliveries.
• Ensure efficient patient flow and accurate preparation/communication of clinical documents.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts, including Joint Commission requirements.
• Obtain quotes for equipment purchases and coordinate repairs and related logistics.
• Perform diagnostic imaging (external, slit lamp, fundus photography) and administer eye drops.
• Manage electronic patient records, scheduling, phone support, and contact lens sessions.

Skills

Clinical support experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• 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 that includes 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 and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.