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The Ophthalmic Assistant greets the patient, reviews and documents the complaint ... Performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include visual acuities, slit lamp exam and any ...

$18.90 - $24.60/hr

The Ophthalmic Assistant greets the patient, reviews and documents the complaint ... Performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include visual acuities, slit lamp exam and any ...

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Job description

Ophthalmic Assistant

Location: Quincy, MA (Travel required to Norwell, Norwood, and Weymouth)
Job Type: Full-Time ONLY
Pay: $22.00 – $27.00 per hour (based on experience)

Nielsen Eye Center is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe and we are open to training motivated candidates from the ground up or hiring candidates with prior experience in ophthalmology.

If you are looking to start a long-term career in healthcare, ophthalmology, or surgical specialty medicine, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience with structured training and mentorship. No prior ophthalmology experience is required — we are willing to train candidates who are dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

We are a multi-location ophthalmology practice specializing in LASIK, cataract surgery, retina care, and comprehensive eye exams. Travel between Quincy, Norwell, Norwood, and Weymouth offices is required.

Responsibilities

Ophthalmic Technician Duties

  • Obtain and document patient medical and ocular history

  • Perform visual acuity testing

  • Conduct pupil evaluation and extraocular motility testing

  • Measure intraocular pressure (IOP) using tonometry

  • Perform refraction (if trained)

  • Administer diagnostic testing including Visual Field Testing, A-scan Biometry, Corneal Topography, Pachymetry, Specular Microscopy, and tear function testing

  • Assist physicians with minor procedures, including intravitreal injections (if trained)

  • Maintain exam room cleanliness, stock supplies, and ensure proper equipment shutdown

Medical Scribe Duties

  • Accurately document physician findings in EMR in real time

  • Record diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and follow-up instructions

  • Support prescription refills and prior authorizations

  • Triage patient calls and communicate with pharmacies

  • Monitor clinic flow and communicate delays professionally

Who This Role Is Great For
  • Entry-level healthcare candidates

  • Medical assistants looking to specialize

  • Pre-med, pre-PA, or nursing pathway candidates

  • Experienced scribes wanting to learn clinical skills

  • Ophthalmic technicians looking to expand into scribing

  • Career changers seeking a stable, growing medical specialty

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) or COT (Certified Ophthalmic Technician) a plus

  • Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology a plus

  • Strong typing skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment

  • Strong communication and patient service skills

  • Reliable transportation for interoffice travel

Schedule

Monday and Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Occasional Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Benefits
  • Competitive hourly pay: $22.00 – $27.00 per hour

  • 401(k) with profit sharing

  • Health and dental insurance

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Interoffice travel reimbursement

  • Employee and family discounts on LASIK, glasses, and contact lenses

  • Opportunities for advancement and cross-training

About the Practice

Nielsen Eye Center is a multi-location ophthalmology practice specializing in LASIK, cataract surgery, retina care, and comprehensive eye exams across the South Shore of Massachusetts.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Nielsen Eye Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.