Ophthalmology Assistant

Description Lincoln Hospital Professional - Clinical Req #: 87344 MaineHealth Ophthalmology – Damariscotta | Full-Time Ophthalmology AssistantAre you looking for a rewarding career in a specialized area of healthcare? Join the dedicated team at MaineHealth Eye Care in Damariscotta as an Ophthalmology Assistant! In this role, you'll work side-by-side with experienced Ophthalmologists, helping patients preserve and improve one of their most valued senses—their vision. From performing preliminary eye testing and preparing patients for their exams to educating them on medications and procedures, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional, compassionate eye care every day. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. License/Certifications: Completion of the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel Ophthalmology Certified Ophthalmic Assistant requirements required within 24 months of start date. Experience: N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally. We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage. The pay range for this position is $20.68to $25.10 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives. If you have questions about this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io. Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.