Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
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 patients health record
-Serves and protects the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards policies and procedures federal state and local requirements and JCAHO standards.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
N/A
Experience
experience in an ophthalmic or health care related setting 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient/customer service skills.
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.
Ability to maintain motivation to achieve goals while dealing with challenges.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat DC.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$18.22 - $26.06/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
