Ophthalmic Technician I: Launch Your Eye-Care Career

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Massachusetts seeks a patient-care focused Ophthalmology support assistant. You will perform history taking, screenings, and diagnostic test prep to facilitate eye examinations, under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate data collection, preparation of exam rooms, and support for in-office procedures, with opportunities to work in a fast-paced, multi-specialty clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• BLS certification or obtain within three months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ophthalmic/optometric/medical assistant training or AAO Home Study course.
• Experience in ophthalmic practice preferred.
• Experience with computers scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history including chief complaint and medications.
• Perform screenings and tasks ordered by physician (visual acuity, refractions, etc.).
• Perform diagnostic tests and ocular imaging (OCT, Topography, Visual Fields).
• Prepare consent forms and assist with in-office procedures.
• Set up exam rooms and stock supplies.
• Maintain instrument cleaning and calibration.
• Facilitate clinic flow and document exam in EHR.
• Comply with regulations within Ophthalmology department.
• May participate in clinical trials.

Skills

Eye terminology

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced clinic

Independent worker

Scheduling software

EHR familiarity

Ophthalmic knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree related field

Ophthalmic/optometric/medical assistant training

AAO Home Study Course

Clinical/ophthalmic experience (education)

Tools

Scheduling software

EHR systems

Job description

Tufts Medicine in Massachusetts seeks a patient-care focused Ophthalmology support assistant. You will perform history taking, screenings, and diagnostic test prep to facilitate eye examinations, under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate data collection, preparation of exam rooms, and support for in-office procedures, with opportunities to work in a fast-paced, multi-specialty clinic.