The basic job description for an ophthalmic technician is to support the ophthalmologist (eye doctor) in providing patients with quality eye care by performing clinical tasks such as taking patient medical histories, conducting eye exams/vision measurements, assisting during surgeries, and instructing patients about medications, tests, and procedures.
The median ophthalmic technician salary is $35,910, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average job growth at 19% through 2026.
Mass General Brigham
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Boston, MA
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Ophthalmic Technician and Service/Site Manager assists in the processing of clinical and research patients by performing ophthalmic technical support services...
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3 days ago
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KA Recruiting Inc.
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Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
Assists with patient contact lens removal and insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician. Assists in orienting and training new ophthalmic technicians. ....
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5 days ago
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KA Recruiting Inc.
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Brookline, MA (4 miles from Boston, MA)
Assists with patient contact lens removal and insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician. Assists in orienting and training new ophthalmic technicians. ....
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5 days ago
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KA Recruiting Inc.
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Boston, MA
Assists with patient contact lens removal and insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician. Assists in orienting and training new ophthalmic technicians. ....
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5 days ago
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Signature Healthcare
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Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
Responsibilities: ####### Performs Ophthalmic testing for the physician including: Tonometry, Refractometry, OCT, Visual Fields, Pachymetry, peritometry lensometry, auto refractions, fundus photography...
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8 days ago
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Tufts Medical Center
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Brighton, MA (4 miles from Boston, MA)
Assists with patient contact lens removal insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician....
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9 days ago
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Lexington Eye Associates
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Lexington, MA 02421, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
We offer our patients a full range of ophthalmology and optometry services, from surgery to contact lenses. Our clinical staff play a vital role in patient care....
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Mass General Brigham
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Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
and keratometry, lensometry, confrontational visual field, pupil and extraocular muscle assessment, tonometry, manifest refraction, Brightness Acuity Test (BAT), Potential Acuity Meter (PAM); performing...
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12 days ago
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Boston, MA
Ophthalmic Technicians Our practice is looking for talented individuals to serve as Ophthalmic Technicians on our team....
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24 days ago
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
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Boston, MA
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Ophthalmic Technician and Service/Site Manager assists in the processing of patients by performing ophthalmic technical support services....
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25 days ago
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Tufts Medical Center
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Boston, MA
Assists with patient contact lens removal/ insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician....
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28 days ago
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Tufts Medical Center
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Brookline, MA (4 miles from Boston, MA)
Assists with patient contact lens removal insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1....
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28 days ago
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K.A. Recruiting
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Boston, MA
Assists with patient contact lens removal and insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician. Assists in orienting and training new ophthalmic technicians. . JOB ID: KD3...
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30+ days ago
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K.A. Recruiting
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Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
Assists with patient contact lens removal and insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician. Assists in orienting and training new ophthalmic technicians. . JOB ID: KD33...
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30+ days ago
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K.A. Recruiting
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Brookline, MA (4 miles from Boston, MA)
Assists with patient contact lens removal and insertion and instilling eye drops as directed by physician. Assists in orienting and training new ophthalmic technicians. . JOB ID: KD3...
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30+ days ago
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This is the average annual salary for Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Boston, MA as reported by the BLS.
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