Ophthalmic Assistant — Hands-On Eye Care (No Nights/Weekends)

Maine Eye Center; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company a"

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Maine Eye in Portland, ME is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our clinical team. On-the-job training provided; ophthalmology experience is not required.

You will prepare patients for examinations, perform diagnostic testing, assist providers, and support contact lens services, with duties across clinical and administrative areas. This is a hands-on entry into eye care with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations and document in EMR.
• Perform diagnostic testing and assist providers during exams.
• Support with contact lens services and order processing.
• Coordinate contact lens orders, billing, and patient questions.
• Maintain ready rooms, equipment, and inventory; support team training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maine Eye in Portland, ME is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our clinical team. On-the-job training provided; ophthalmology experience is not required.

You will prepare patients for examinations, perform diagnostic testing, assist providers, and support contact lens services, with duties across clinical and administrative areas. This is a hands-on entry into eye care with growth opportunities.