Ophthalmic TechnicianScribe Gap Year Students Career Professionals

Eyenamics NY; Town of Perinton (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hands-on eye-care experience

Job summary

A leading ophthalmology practice in New York is seeking Ophthalmic Technicians, Medical Scribes, and Assistants for full-time roles. Join a collaborative team and gain hands-on experience in patient care, advanced imaging, and diagnostic testing. Ideal for gap-year students and career professionals. Competitive pay of $21-$28/hr with comprehensive training and mentorship provided.

Qualifications

• Work authorization in the US.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced imaging equipment.
• Conduct diagnostic tests.
• Document patient encounters in real-time.
• Assist with pre/post-operative care.

Skills

Patient-focused attitude

Typing speed ≥60 WPM

Bilingual abilities

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Hands-on eye-care experience in NYC—ideal for gap-year students & career professionals
• Benefits PTO | 401k match | additional benefits negotiable as necessary

Search & apply: Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Scribe/Assistant - Gap Year Students & Career Professionals - Forest Hills, NY | Full-time

Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs/week) | <5 min walk from E/F subway & LIRR Pay: $21-$28/hr (DOE) – benefits below

Join EyenamicsNY's cutting-edge MD/OD collaborative practice for top ophthalmic technician jobs NYC! Work alongside experienced optometrists and an ophthalmologist with fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmology/glaucoma specialist Dr. Robert Rothstein.

Positions

• Ophthalmic Technicians (hands-on diagnostics & patient care)
• Medical Scribes (real-time documentation)
• Assistant to the doctor(s) (administrative & clinical support)
• Hybrid roles (combination of above)

What You'll Gain

• Proven gap year program: 20+ years placing students into medical school, optometry school, PA school, nursing school, pharmacy school & residency programs
• Comprehensive training with on-the-job didactics for valuable clinical experience
• Expert mentorship from fellowship-trained specialist
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment
• Diverse patient population in specialty practice

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced imaging (OCT, ERG, UBM, B-scan, widefield fundus photography)
• Conduct diagnostic tests (autorefraction, lensometry, visual acuity, visual fields, aberrometry, corneal topography, biometry, specular microscopy)
• Take comprehensive patient histories
• Document patient encounters in real-time for medical scribe jobs NYC
• Assist with pre/post-operative care for surgical patients
• Provide administrative & clinical support to doctors (assistant roles)
• Coordinate patient scheduling and manage office workflow (assistant roles)

Required Qualifications

• Work authorization in the US
• Patient-focused attitude and eagerness to learn
• For scribe/hybrid roles: Typing speed ≥60 WPM with proper technique

Nice-to-have Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Mandarin, other languages)
• Pre-health coursework

Position Details

• $21-$28/hr (DOE) – benefits above
• Convenient location: steps from E/F subway & LIRR
• Training provided

Application

Ready to apply? Use LinkedIn Easy Apply or email resume + personal statement to: [e-mail]

We Need Your Input

• Which role interests you (technician, scribe, assistant, or hybrid)
• Gap year or long-term opportunity
• Interest in ophthalmology

EyenamicsNY is an equal-opportunity employer.

#GapYear #Ophthalmology #HealthcareCareers