Ophthalmic Assistant Emergency Department
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
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 patient’s 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
Onsite
Work Location
243-245 Charles Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly
Grade
3
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