Ophthalmology Clinical Technician II - Framingham

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ophthalmology duties : Performs, prescribes, and analyzes results for the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that are related to the eye. Tasks include vision assessments, eye surgeries and advanced forms of eye disease in patients with significant systemic illness. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and / or scientific / laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 4. Two (2) years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician. Preferred Qualifications : Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.2. Performs various screening and tasks as ordered by the physician including, but not limited to, visual acuity, lensometry, refractions, keratometry, pupil evaluation, measurement of eye pressure, drop instillation, etc. 7. Sets up exam rooms by ensuring that they are clean, organized, stocked with necessary medications, supplies, instruments, forms, and patient education materials. 9. Complies with all local, state and federal regulations and laws governing the performance of this position within the Ophthalmology department. Physical Requirements : Skills & Abilities : 1. Knowledge of eye terminology, anatomy and physiology of the eye.2. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with patients and understand their needs, and be responsive to elderly and sensory handicapped patients. 3. Ability to work closely and effectively with all disciplinary members of the care team.4. Excellent communication skills required to effectively explain the exam process to patients and help allay their concerns and apprehensions.5. Ability to perform work with a high attention to detail.6. Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume clinics.7. Ability to physically assist patients from wheelchairs into exam chairs and escort patients to other floors as needed.8. Ability to assist the elderly and visually impaired.9. Experience with computers, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software.Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

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