Ophthalmic Assistant - Wellesley

About the role

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient rooms, escorts patients to rooms, takes vitals and documents patient information;
• Assists physicians with procedures and educates patients on specimen collection.
• Performs clerical or administrative duties in support of clinical operations.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Clinical Program OR Six (6) months of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support Certification OR Obtain within three (3) months.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of medical office experience.
• Bi-Lingual.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems.

Skills

• Demonstrates organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Works independently and accurately with excellent follow-through.
• Basic to moderate computer skills including documents, spreadsheets, e-mail and automated scheduling software and the ability to navigate through electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to read, write and spell in English to ensure accurate message taking and documentation.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use universal precautions and knowledge of patient handling.
• Knowledge of Epic.
• Maintains sensitive and confidential patient information according to HIPAA.

Benefits

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.81 - $23.51