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Ophthalmic Assistant Job – Edwardsville, IL

Why You’ll Love This Ophthalmic Assistant Job in Edwardsville, IL

$17–$18/hr | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Edwardsville, IL | Unger Eye Wellness

Unger Eye Wellness is seeking a compassionate, detail‑oriented Ophthalmic Assistant to join our close‑knit, patient‑focused eye care team. If you enjoy working directly with patients, supporting clinical care, and growing your skills in a supportive optical/ophthalmic environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build your career in vision care.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay: $17–$18 per hour
  • Full-time schedule (part-time may be considered)
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Eyewear and eye care benefits
  • Supportive leadership and a strong commitment to work-life balance

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow in the ophthalmic or optical field while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Why You’ll Love This Ophthalmic Assistant Job in Edwardsville, IL

$17–$18/hr | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Edwardsville, IL | Unger Eye Wellness

Unger Eye Wellness is seeking a compassionate, detail‑oriented Ophthalmic Assistant to join our close‑knit, patient‑focused eye care team. If you enjoy working directly with patients, supporting clinical care, and growing your skills in a supportive optical/ophthalmic environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build your career in vision care.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay: $17–$18 per hour
  • Full-time schedule (part-time may be considered)
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Eyewear and eye care benefits
  • Supportive leadership and a strong commitment to work-life balance

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow in the ophthalmic or optical field while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and prepare patients for their eye exams

  • Perform pre-testing, including VA, IOP, OCT, retinal photography, and visual fields

  • Accurately document results in the EHR system

  • Educate patients and guide them through the testing process

  • Assist the Optometrist during examinations

  • Support patients with frame and lens selection as needed

Skills & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • 1–3 years of experience preferred

  • Strong communication and multitasking skills

  • Professional, patient-focused demeanor

  • Interest in healthcare and eye wellness

Employee Participation in Marketing Initiatives:
To foster a welcoming and engaging environment for both current and prospective patients, employees are encouraged to participate in social media and marketing photos. Showcasing our team helps build trust and comfort with patients, which in turn supports the growth and success of the practice. Participation in videos is entirely optional and will be based on individual comfort levels.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Ophthalmic Assistant Job – Sarasota, FL

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB

Gulf Coast Eye Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as an Ophthalmic Assistant in our Sarasota, FL location. Gulf Coast Eye Center was founded in 1999 and is dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care.

We offer the latest technology for testing and treating eye disease. You will be trained on the Heidelberg OCT, Konan cell count, Humphrey Visual Fields, LKC ERG, and B-scan. In addition to assisting with contact lens training, Lipiflow, low light level therapy, and IPL. Your rule is vital for patient care. We work hard to help our team enjoy what we do for our patients.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance offered after 3 months.
  • Eligibility for a matching retirement account after one year.
  • PTO and all major holidays.
  • Continued education opportunities encouraged and paid for.
  • Comprehensive eye care provided.
  • Bonuses paid quarterly.
  • Support for personal health with assistance in gym membership fees.

Join Gulf Coast Eye Center and become part of a supportive team that shares your dedication to delivering exceptional patient care. With our focus on work-life balance and professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career in this Ophthalmic Assistant role in our Sarasota, FL location.

Apply now to be a part of the Gulf Coast Eye Center team!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB

Gulf Coast Eye Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as an Ophthalmic Assistant in our Sarasota, FL location. Gulf Coast Eye Center was founded in 1999 and is dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care.

We offer the latest technology for testing and treating eye disease. You will be trained on the Heidelberg OCT, Konan cell count, Humphrey Visual Fields, LKC ERG, and B-scan. In addition to assisting with contact lens training, Lipiflow, low light level therapy, and IPL. Your rule is vital for patient care. We work hard to help our team enjoy what we do for our patients.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance offered after 3 months.
  • Eligibility for a matching retirement account after one year.
  • PTO and all major holidays.
  • Continued education opportunities encouraged and paid for.
  • Comprehensive eye care provided.
  • Bonuses paid quarterly.
  • Support for personal health with assistance in gym membership fees.

Join Gulf Coast Eye Center and become part of a supportive team that shares your dedication to delivering exceptional patient care. With our focus on work-life balance and professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career in this Ophthalmic Assistant role in our Sarasota, FL location.

Apply now to be a part of the Gulf Coast Eye Center team!

Responsibilities

  • Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner. 
  • Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT). 
  • Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results. 
  • Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program. 
  • Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses. 
  • Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
  • Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
  • Assist other members of the team when needed and available. 

Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1-3 years prior optical experience preferred
  • Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask
  • Self-motivated and detail oriented. 
  • Interest in healthcare
  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Must present a professional appearance

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Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Type: Full Time (Hourly)