Ophthalmic Assistant

Responsible for conducting technical and administrative patient support activities that assist the professional staff (Ophthalmologist, Orthoptist, Residents, etc.) in administering the healthcare and support needed for patients and families in the outpatient ophthalmic clinic.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
• Prepares patients for visual field tests
• Recording patient history and chief eye complaint.
• Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician altering test sequence as required.
• Performs color vision testing and glare / brightness testing
• Implements infection control policies and procedures.
• Records and updates current eye medications and eye history / medical history in the patient's health record
• Serves and protects the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.

Education

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.