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MaineHealth

Certified Ophthalmology Assistant, Rockland

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What they do

An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.

$41,444 / year median in Maine

+24% projected growth

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Certified Ophthalmology Assistant, Rockland MaineHealth parental leave, company vehicle United States, Maine, Rockland 96 Maverick Street (Show on map) Jul 21, 2026 Description Pen Bay Hospital Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 69948
Now Hiring:
Certified Ophthalmology Assistant - Rockland, Maine Are you a detail-oriented, patient-focused professional with a passion for eye care? Join our team in Rockland Maine as a Certified Ophthalmology Assistant (COA) and play an essential role in delivering exceptional care to our patients.
What You'll Do:
Perform patient workups including visual acuity, history, and preliminary testing Assist providers with examinations and in-office procedures Administer diagnostic testing (OCT, visual fields, tonometry, etc.) Educate patients on treatments, medications, and follow-up care Document accurately in the electronic medical record Why Join Us? Collaborative and supportive clinical team Opportunity to grow your skills in a specialized field Make a meaningful impact in patients' vision and quality of life If you're ready to advance your ophthalmology career in a welcoming coastal community, we'd love to connect! 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 within 24 months of start date required.
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 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 $21.09to $27.12 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 sarah.polk@mainehealth.org 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 mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
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.