Location: Boston, MA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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** Summary Under the direct supervision of the licensed clinician, the ophthalmic assistant performs a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks to facilitate the delivery of eye care in an outpatient clinic. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions - Performs a wide range of vision and ocular testing, imaging, and assessments to prepare patients for a comprehensive eye exam with the licensed clinician. - Proper identification and instillation of diagnostic eye drops for patients as part of the routine eye exam and as directed by the clinician. - Under the supervision and direction of the ophthalmologist, sets up and assists in minor office procedures, including but not limited to injections and cryotherapy. - Maintains adequate medical/ophthalmic supplies in the exam. - Measure and record vital signs as instructed for procedures and other purposes. - Cleans, calibrates, and performs basic maintenance on ophthalmic equipment/machines in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and infection control standards. - Properly handles, stores, and transports specimens, instruments, and medications. - Performs administrative tasks, including triaging patient calls and in-basket management if assigned. - Provides cross coverage to other services/locations in the ophthalmology department as needed. - Complies with all Hospital policies, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and adheres to JCAHO standards. *