Ophthalmic Technician II — Elevate Eye Care & Testing

Lumata Health, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston's Longwood Medical Area seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant II to support ophthalmologists and clinicians, preparing patients and performing tests to enable efficient eye care.

Responsibilities include visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, refractions, and equipment upkeep. Qualifications: high school diploma or GED, COA/COT/COMT certification, 1–3 years in ophthalmology, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• Certificate 1 Cert Ophthalmic Asst required.
• Certification as COA, COT or COMT by JCAHPO.
• Minimum 1 year experience in ophthalmology; familiarity with computer systems including Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and review allergies/medications.
• Perform visual acuity tests and measure intraocular pressure.
• Perform tests such as visual fields, OCT, fundus photography and refractions.
• Monitor provider schedules and patient flow; maintain patient records.
• Maintain and stock exam rooms; assist with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Participate in on-the-job training and continuing education.

Skills

Experience in ophthalmology

Computer literacy

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certificate 1 Cert Ophthalmic Asst

Certification as COA, COT or COMT by JCAHPO

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston's Longwood Medical Area seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant II to support ophthalmologists and clinicians, preparing patients and performing tests to enable efficient eye care.

Responsibilities include visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, refractions, and equipment upkeep. Qualifications: high school diploma or GED, COA/COT/COMT certification, 1–3 years in ophthalmology, and basic computer skills.