Ophthalmic Technician II, New England Eye Center, Boston

Location: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, United States

Salary: $26.87–$33.59 per hour

Company

hirify.global provides medical and clinical care through Tufts Medical Center and its specialized care centers.

What you will do

• Prepare patients for ophthalmologist evaluations by collecting medical, ocular, medication, allergy, and visit histories.
• Perform vision assessments and ophthalmic screenings, including visual acuity, lensometry, refractions, keratometry, pupil evaluation, intraocular pressure measurement, and drop instillation.
• Conduct and assist with diagnostic tests and ocular imaging, including OCT, visual fields, fundus photography, topography, IOL master, K5, ultrasound scans, ERGs, and VEPs.
• Assist with contact lens care, consent forms, in-office procedures, triage calls, and patient transfers.
• Maintain exam rooms, instruments, supplies, equipment calibration, cleaning, and disinfection in accordance with recommendations.
• Facilitate clinic flow, document examinations in the electronic health record, participate in clinical trials, and train new technicians.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Retinal Angiographer certification.
• Basic Life Support certification, or the ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
• Two years of experience as an ophthalmic technician.
• Knowledge of eye terminology, anatomy, physiology, ophthalmic diagnostic procedures, and electronic health records.
• Ability to work with patients across age groups, including elderly, visually impaired, and sensory-impaired patients, in a fast-paced, high-volume clinic.

Nice to have

• Optical Coherence Tomographer certification.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
• Compensation considers experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity.
• Work includes collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team and direct patient interaction.
• Physical duties include prolonged standing and walking, bending, stretching, moving equipment, and assisting patients with transfers.