Ophthalmic Technician II: Hands-On Eye Care & Training

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant II within BIDMC’s Ophthalmology Division in Boston. The role involves preparing patients for evaluation, performing ophthalmic tests, and supporting a streamlined patient experience in an academic medical center setting.

The position requires data entry, coordination with ophthalmologists and optometrists, and adherence to training and continuing education to build expertise.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; vocational/technical training in ophthalmic assistant preferred.
• Certificate 1 Cert Ophthalmic Asst required.
• 1–3 years related work experience required.
• Certification as COA, COT or COMT by JCAHPO.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an ophthalmology practice or graduate of an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant program.
• Experience with computer systems including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access).

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms and performs eye testing prep.
• Performs visual testing such as visual fields, OCT, refractions and related measurements.
• Monitors schedules, gathers and coordinates information for patient records.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked, cleans equipment and coordinates repairs.
• Trains on new tasks and participates in ongoing training.

Skills

Eye care experience

MS Office

Computer systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certificate Ophthalmic Assistant

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant II within BIDMC’s Ophthalmology Division in Boston. The role involves preparing patients for evaluation, performing ophthalmic tests, and supporting a streamlined patient experience in an academic medical center setting.

The position requires data entry, coordination with ophthalmologists and optometrists, and adherence to training and continuing education to build expertise.