Guest Malach Eye Specialists is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to join our growing team. We are a brand-new comprehensive ophthalmology practice opening in October 2026 and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care using modern technology in a welcoming environment.
If you enjoy working closely with patients, thrive in a fast-paced medical setting, and take pride in providing outstanding care, we'd love to meet you. This position combines direct patient care with administrative support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and thrives in a collaborative practice environment. As a new practice, every team member plays an important role in delivering exceptional patient care and helping the office operate efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and prepare patients for examination
- Obtain medical and ocular histories
- Measure visual acuity, pupils, confrontation visual fields, and intraocular pressure (tonometry)
- Instill dilating and diagnostic eye drops
- Assist physicians during comprehensive eye examinations as well as scribe
- Perform ophthalmic testing including OCT, visual fields, fundus photography, topography, pachymetry and other diagnostic testing
- Document accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Maintain cleanliness of clinic space including exam rooms, instruments, and clinical supplies
- Clean and disinfect equipment according to infection control standards
- Provide exceptional patient service while ensuring efficient clinic flow
- Provide administrative support including answering patient clinical phone calls and portal messages, completing prior authorizations, and responding to medication refill requests
- Coordinate patient care with pharmacies, primary care physicians, specialists, surgery centers, and insurance companies
- Assist with appointment scheduling, rescheduling, and other administrative tasks as needed
- Cross-train and assist other team members as needed
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a medical setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude
- Comfortable learning new technology and software
Preferred
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or higher certification
- Experience with cataract evaluations and surgical workups
- Experience using Optivate (formerly EyeMD) EMR
- Experience with ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
Schedule
- Full-time preferred
- Monday–Friday
- No evenings
- No weekends
- PTO
- Paid holidays
We value employees who are:
- Friendly and compassionate
- Reliable and punctual
- Self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptable and eager to learn
- Dedicated to providing an outstanding patient experience
- Team players who enjoy helping build a positive workplace culture
Why Join Guest Malach Eye Specialists?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new practice from the very beginning. You'll work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your contributions will make a meaningful and long-term impact. We're building a culture that values professionalism, respect, teamwork, and exceptional patient care—and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
