Boston Medical Center (BMC) · 4 months ago
Ophthalmic Technician
Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelBoston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support necessary for quality patient care. The role involves performing various ophthalmic examinations, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient medical records while assisting physicians in surgical settings.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Greets patients and gathers demographic information and documents in the medical record
Screens each patient and completes preliminary examination according to each physician’s preference to include, documentation of chief complaint, history of present illness, allergies, current medication, and medical history
Documents all procedures/decisions in the patient's medical record, under instruction from physician which may include facilitating and or scribing
Conducts fundamental patient education and counseling
Assist physician in preparing patients for laser surgery, basic maintenance and inventory of ophthalmic equipment and supplies. Sets up for surgical setting, such as preparation of tools and instruments
Assists the physician in surgical setting following established protocols and paying attention to patient’s clinical needs
Operates various clinical equipment. Records patients’ findings in patients’ medical records
Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; assists in the cleaning and organizing of clinical area on own initiative and reports any malfunctioning equipment as observed by supervisor
Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures
Attend staff meetings and seminars
Adapts to changes based on departmental needs including but not limited to: helping other team members, floating, adjusting assignments, etc
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
No certification is required for non-senior level positions
Must have knowledge of medical terminology
Requires the analytical ability to understand and apply complex and semi-complex ophthalmic procedures and follow detailed instructions from the physician
Requires the interpersonal skills necessary to relate to patients in a sympathetic and tactful manner and allay patient apprehension
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information
Optimistic attitude, strong customer service focus, and willing to work as a contributing member of a team
Requires knowledge of the Department's policies, procedures and protocols normally acquired through on the job training
Preferred
Preferably one to two years of education beyond high school (graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Technology, Ophthalmic Assistant, or Allied Health Professional program or equivalent preferred)
Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus
Company
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center and a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System.
Founded in 1996
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$342.49MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)The Boston Foundation
2024-07-09Grant· $0.06M
2023-02-23Debt Financing· $232M
2019-04-23Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
David Beck
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Counsel
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