Optometry Assistant

Site : Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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Job Summary

Responsible for assisting optometrists and ophthalmologists in providing quality eye care services to patients by performing a range of administrative, clinical, and technical duties to ensure efficient operations and excellent patient experiences within the eye care department.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Greet and prepare patients for their eye examinations, including documenting medical history, medications, and chief complaints.
• Conduct initial vision and eye health assessments, such as visual acuity, auto-refraction, and non-contact tonometry, to gather baseline information for the optometrist.
• Perform specialized tests under the direction of the optometrist, such as visual field testing, retinal imaging, corneal topography, and fundus photography.
• Assist patients with contact lens insertion, removal, and care instructions.
• Educate patients on proper contact lens hygiene.
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper functioning of diagnostic and examination equipment.
• Provide patients with information about eye conditions, treatment plans, and preventive measures as directed by the optometrist.
• Assist the optometrist during minor procedures, such as foreign body removal or tonometry, by handing instruments and offering patient comfort.

Qualifications

Education

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

110 Hartwell Ave

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $24.45 / Hourly

Grade

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement :

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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