Ophthalmic Technician II
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Assistant II works with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and the clinical team to prepare patients for evaluation, perform ophthalmic testing, and support a coordinated, efficient patient experience. The role uses a broad range of technical ophthalmic skills in an academic medical center setting. The Division of Ophthalmology provides medical and surgical care for a range of eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataract, cornea and external diseases, oculoplastics, ocular oncology, retina, and neuro-ophthalmology. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, certification as a COA, COT, or COMT by JCAHPO, and at least one year of ophthalmology practice experience or graduation from an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant program. The posting also lists one to three years of related work experience as required. The role is based at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. The stated base hourly pay range is $29.93–$40.28. Staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certificate 1 Cert Ophthalmic Asst required.
- Certification as COA, COT, or COMT by JCAHPO.
- One to three years of related work experience.
- At least one year of experience in an ophthalmology practice or graduation from an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant program.
- Computer systems experience, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
- Ability to make decisions guided by precedents, policies, and objectives, including recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
- Ability to analyze or interpret varied problems using direct observation, knowledge, and skills based on general precedents.
- Ability to set goals and determine how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines; manager/director provides broad guidance and overall direction.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English.
- Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
- Full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies, and ability to apply them in varied situations.
- Ability to collaborate in small teams, offer ideas, identify issues, and respect team members.
- Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service using active listening and problem-solving skills, and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Competence to provide patient care to young adults (16–30), middle-aged adults (30–60), and elderly patients (60 and older).
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical training in an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant program is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to and from exam rooms.
- Take a complete history focused on the patient's eye symptoms.
- Review patient allergies and medications.
- Perform visual acuity tests and measure intraocular pressure using tonopens and applanation.
- Administer eye drops in preparation for eye exams.
- Perform visual fields, A/B ultrasonic scans, autorefraction, OCT, fundus photography, lensometry, and topography.
- Perform refractions.
- Monitor provider schedules and patient flow.
- Gather and coordinate information needed for patient records.
- Monitor supply rooms and keep exam rooms stocked and supplied.
- Clean and maintain equipment and coordinate repairs as needed.
- Train on the job for new tasks and ancillary skills as needed.
- Participate in employer-sponsored training and continuing education.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored training and continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
