Medical Assistant

Job Description

REFOCUS Health is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant / Optometric Technician Trainee to join our team in Danbury, CT. This is an excellent opportunity for a Medical Assistant who is interested in learning a specialty area of healthcare and growing their clinical skill set. Prior eye care experience is not required. We are open to training Medical Assistants who are eager to develop into a hybrid Medical Assistant and Optometric Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for eye examinations.

• Obtain and document patient medical histories.

• Accurately chart patient information in the electronic medical record.

• Assist providers with patient flow and clinical procedures.

• Perform preliminary testing and screenings as trained.

• Educate patients on office procedures and next steps in care.

• Support daily clinic operations to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

Required Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience or completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

• Strong interest in healthcare and patient care.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to learn new clinical skills and technologies.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a medical office, clinic, or healthcare setting.

• Ophthalmic or optometric experience is a plus, but not required.

• Candidates pursuing a long-term healthcare career are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

• Part-time 3-4 day work week

• No nights or weekends.

Compensation

• $21.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to learn a specialized field within healthcare.

• Comprehensive training provided for candidates without eye care experience.

• Consistent weekday schedule with an extra day off each week.

• Supportive team environment focused on professional growth and development.

• Build valuable clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

If you're a Medical Assistant looking for a unique opportunity to expand your skills and grow within a specialty practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danbury, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Danbury,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.