Ophthalmic Technician I

Boston Children's Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support patient care in a vibrant environment. Responsibilities include managing clinical supplies, assisting with eye examinations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills and are motivated to contribute to patient care.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Current registration as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred.
• Experience in a clinical or science-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares clinical rooms and manages supply orders.
• Measures visual fields and instills eye drops as directed.
• Assists in regulatory compliance and organizes patient records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification

Experience in a clinical or science-related field

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

The Ophthalmic Technician:

• Performs clinical room preparation and supply ordering as needed. Stocks equipment and medication and ensures proper storage. Works within BCH system to deliver/pick up supplies as needed. Requires visits to other departments. Assist with procedures as needed

• Ensures patient flow and pertinent documents for specified clinical areas are prepared, organized, and communicated effectively, efficiently, and with accuracy

• Assists department with regulatory compliance including Joint Commission,

• Gathers quotes for equipment purchases and arranges equipment repairs

• Able to take external, slit lamp and ocular fundus photographs, as well as editing and uploading photos to the patient's medical record

• Measures and records visual fields with automated perimeter. Instills eye drops as directed by an ophthalmologist/optometrist. Measures intraocular pressures

• Scans and organizes computerized patient records/images for Ophthalmology Program and phone/ scheduling support and other administrative duties within the program

• Assists with contact lens insertion/removal session and contact lens cleaning/inventory. Location specific

To qualify, you must have:

• High School Diploma/GED required

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

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

• Communication skills to deal effectively with clinicians, administrative staff, and families/young patients and well-developed writing skills

• Keen organizational skills appropriate to supporting a medical office and balancing assigned tasks and competing responsibilities in the normal course of a clinical ophthalmologic setting

• Computer and research skills for tasks of word processing and data coordination

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.