Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Lexington

Bonuses and Benefits:

Mass Eye & Ear (MEE) is offering a sign-on bonus for new and experienced Ophthalmic Assistants!
**We are offering a $750 sign-on bonus for new hires who accept a full-time offer. The bonus will be paid out upon successful completion of 90-days of employment from date of hire**

Other benefits include: Health, dental, life, and vision insurance accessible on date of hire; 403(b) plus match; paid time off; 50% off MBTA pass & tuition reimbursement.

Summary: Our Ophthalmology team is determined to give new hires the opportunity to gain clinical knowledge and skills to start/continue a rewarding career in Ophthalmology. An ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for gathering and documenting pertinent clinical information which allows Ophthalmologists to diagnose, monitor and treat patients with ocular problems. Successful candidates are eager to learn, motivated, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, are detail oriented and are committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Available Shifts/Locations: We are currently hiring for our Lexington location - opening August 2023. Shifts to include full-time, part-time, and per diem - with work schedules worked primarily M-F 8:00am-4:30pm OR 8:30am-5:00pm. Please note that some initial training will take place between our Waltham and Boston locations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1-year of supervised experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant
• Current JCAHPO certification is required (in good standing)

Massachusetts Eye and Ear is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.