Ophthalmic Assistant

Longwood Eye & LASIK is now hiring for the position of ophthalmic assistant / technician.

Excellent opportunity for someone looking to enter the medical field at an entry level. Experience in optometry or ophthalmology preferred, but training is available for the right candidate. The ideal candidate is someone with a great positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Ophthalmic assistants / technicians perform a variety of tasks including obtaining patient histories and working with the electronic medical record, checking vision, intraocular pressure, administering eyedrops and performing refractions. They act as a scribe while physician examines patient; entering data into electronic medical records.

Additionally they perform diagnostic testing including but not limited to Humphrey VF, OCT, Fundus Photography, Specular Microscopy, IOL Master, Topography, A-Scan.

The daily work schedule varies based on which physician is in the office but the earliest start time would be 7:45am and latest end time is usually no later than 5:15pm. No nights or weekends.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person