Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
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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 daily assignments and training new staff. They help 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 and insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician. Assists in orienting and training new Ophthalmic Technicians.Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
-Completes Daily assignment trains new techs as needed
-Confirms demographics takes chief complaints reviews with patient- medical family and past surgical history allergies and current medications.
-Instills eye drops under physicians direction.
-Instrument sterilization as needed.
-Perform color vision testing.
-Assist clinic in optimizing patient flow patient management and patient education. This may include some administrative work and calling patients.
-Accurately record exam notes into patients electronic health record
-Personable empathetic with patients needs and concerns.
-Performs accurate refractions.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant COA - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology preferred
- Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist COMT - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology preferred
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician COT - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology preferred
Experience
- 5-7 years of related experience required
- experience working in a supervised setting as an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician/Medical Technologist 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated familiarity with ophthalmic terminology.
- Familiarity with eye anatomy disease symptoms and ocular medications.
- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Assist providers in basic patient procedures.
- Strong Leadership and Training skills.
- Strong patient/customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.
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
$27.40 - $39.90/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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
