Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
Department::Ophthalmology
Schedule:Full-Time Regular
Shift:Day shift
Grade:9
Hours:8:00am-4:30pm, M-F; 40hrs/wk
Contact Information:
Address: 800 Washington Street, Box 795 Boston, MA 02111
Job Details:
Bachelor's degree is required
Certification Preferred
Experience is required
Under general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, this position follows established professional standards and procedures, helps facilitate patient flow and performs a variety of screening and technical diagnostic tests including manual lensometry and manual keratometry. Assists with patient contact lens removal/ insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician.
Prepares patient for the physicians evaluation by obtaining history, chief complaint, asking pertinent questions and necessary information. Performs various screening tasks including visual acuity, brightness acuity test, auto lensometry, auto refraction/keratometry, Ishihara plates, Amsler grid, stereo test, confrontation visual fields, muscle balance, D-15 color test, Contrast Sensitivity test, Humphrey visual fields, manual lensometry, and corneal topography. Performs various diagnostic tests as determined necessary through patient assessment; pupil and anterior chamber depth evaluation, Potential Acuity Meter, applanation tonometry (Tonopen and Goldmann) and subjective refraction. Knowledge of eye terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Very good communication skills required effectively explaining the exam process to patients and attempting to allay their concerns and apprehensions. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Education & Experience:
High school diploma. Completion of ophthalmic, optometric, or medical assistant training program and/or AAO Home Study Course. Two years in an ophthalmic practice and/or certified through JCAHPO (Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) at the assistant level. Or one year as an Ophthalmic Assistant
