Certified Ophthalmology Assistant, Rockland

MaineHealth; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth in Rockland, ME is hiring a Certified Ophthalmology Assistant (COA) to support eye care delivery. You will perform patient workups, assist with examinations, administer tests (OCT, visual fields, tonometry), educate patients, and document in the EMR.

The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, part- or full-time schedules, and benefits. Prior COA certification is required within 24 months of start date; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Completion of the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel Ophthalmology Certified Ophthalmic Assistant requirements within 24 months of start date required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient workups including visual acuity, history, and preliminary testing
• Assist providers with examinations and in-office procedures
• Administer diagnostic testing (OCT, visual fields, tonometry, etc.)
• Educate patients on treatments, medications, and follow-up care
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record

Education

High School diploma or GED

COA certification within 24 months of start date

Job description

Description

Pen Bay Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 69948

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $2,000 Sign On Bonus

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position.

Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members

are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Now Hiring: Certified Ophthalmology Assistant – Rockland, Maine

Are you a detail-oriented, patient-focused professional with a passion for eye care? Join our team in Rockland Maine as a Certified Ophthalmology Assistant (COA) and play an essential role in delivering exceptional care to our patients.

What You’ll Do

• Perform patient workups including visual acuity, history, and preliminary testing
• Assist providers with examinations and in-office procedures
• Administer diagnostic testing (OCT, visual fields, tonometry, etc.)
• Educate patients on treatments, medications, and follow-up care
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and supportive clinical team
• Opportunity to grow your skills in a specialized field
• Make a meaningful impact in patients’ vision and quality of life

If you’re ready to advance your ophthalmology career in a welcoming coastal community, we’d love to connect!

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Completion of the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel Ophthalmology Certified Ophthalmic Assistant requirements within 24 months of start date required.
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $21.09to $27.12 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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