Ophthalmic Technician I

Job Description General Summary :

Performs clinical room preparation and supply ordering as needed. Stocks equipment and medication and ensures proper storage. Works within BCH system to deliver/pick up supplies as needed. Requires visits to other departments. Assist with procedures as needed. Ensures patient flow and pertinent documents for specified clinical areas are prepared, organized, and communicated effectively, efficiently, and with accuracy. Assists department with regulatory compliance including Joint Commission Gathers quotes for equipment purchases and arranges equipment repairs. Able to take external, slit lamp and ocular fundus photographs, as well as editing and uploading photos to the patient’s medical record. Measures and records visual fields with automated perimeter. Instills eye drops as directed by an ophthalmologist/optometrist. Measures intraocular pressures.. Scans and organizes computerized patient records/images for Ophthalmology Program and phone/ scheduling support and other administrative duties within the program. Assists with contact lens insertion/removal session and contact lens cleaning/inventory. Location specific.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

Frequent lifting and carrying patients and/or objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Regular sitting, stooping and bending. Regular reaching and grasping objects at, above, and below shoulder level. Regular grasping and fine manipulation with hands. Regular proofreading and checking documents for accuracy. Regular inputting/retrieving words or data into or from an automated/computer system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Provides patient visit support to Ophthalmology Program. Works with clinical and research staff/clinicians to organize patient visits and clinical flow.

Additional Job Details for Posting Description :

Job Posting Description :

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares clinical rooms, orders and stocks supplies and medications, and coordinates with other departments for supply delivery and pickup; assists with procedures as needed.
• Ensures efficient patient flow and accurate preparation and communication of clinical documents for specified areas.
• Supports regulatory compliance efforts, including Joint Commission requirements.
• Obtains quotes for equipment purchases, coordinates repairs, and manages related logistics.
• Performs diagnostic imaging including external, slit lamp, and fundus photography; edits and uploads images; conducts visual field testing and intraocular pressure measurement; administers eye drops.
• Manages electronic patient records, assists with scheduling and phone support, and helps with contact lens sessions, cleaning, and inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required

Experience

• Experience in a clinical or science-related field is preferred

Licensure/ Certifications

• Current registration as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA certification) preferred

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.