Ophthalmic Technician / Ophthalmic Assistant – Part-Time
New York Eye Institute | Orangeburg, NY
Compensation: $19–$22 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: 99 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY
Send Resume to: needhelp.nyei@gmail.com
Join Our Team!
New York Eye Institute is looking for a friendly, dependable, and patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant to join our clinical team. We're looking for someone who enjoys helping people, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of professional eye care practice. Previous ophthalmology experience is a plus, but we also welcome applicants with medical assistant or other relevant healthcare experience who are interested in learning ophthalmic care.
What You'll Do
• Welcome patients, review medical histories, and prepare them for examinations.
• Perform preliminary eye examinations, including vision testing and eye pressure measurements.
• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing, based on your experience and training.
• Document patient information and examination results in our electronic medical records system.
• Help maintain clean, organized examination rooms and equipment.
• Provide friendly, compassionate support to patients throughout their visits.
What We're Looking For
• A positive attitude and genuine commitment to patient care.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in ophthalmology, optometry, or a medical office is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records is helpful.
• Ophthalmic certifications (COA, COT, or COMT) are welcome but not required.
Why Consider New York Eye Institute?
You'll have the opportunity to work directly with experienced eye care professionals, develop valuable clinical skills, and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. We value professionalism, teamwork, reliability, and compassionate patient care.
Compensation & Schedule
• Hourly Pay: $19–$22, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Schedule: Part-time; specific days and hours will be discussed during the interview.
Interested? We'd Love to Hear From You!
If you have ophthalmic experience, a medical assistant background, or relevant healthcare experience and an interest in eye care, we encourage you to apply. You don't need to check every box to be considered. We're interested in finding the right person to join our team. Please submit your resume to needhelp.nyei@gmail.com.
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