Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Gap Year Students & Career Professionals
Full Time • Forest Hlls
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Hands-on eye-care experience in NYC—ideal for gap-year students & career professionals
Search & apply: Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Scribe/Assistant - Gap Year Students & Career Professionals - Forest Hills, NY | Full-time
Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs/week) | <5 min walk from E/F subway & LIRR
Pay: $21-$28/hr (DOE) – benefits below
Pay: $21-$28/hr (DOE) – benefits below
Join EyenamicsNY's cutting-edge MD/OD collaborative practice for top ophthalmic technician jobs NYC! Work alongside experienced optometrists and an ophthalmologist with fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmology/glaucoma specialist Dr. Robert Rothstein.
Multiple positions available:
- Ophthalmic Technicians (hands-on diagnostics & patient care)
- Medical Scribes (real-time documentation)
- Assistant to the doctor(s) (administrative & clinical support)
- Hybrid roles (combination of above)
What you'll gain Proven gap year program: 20+ years placing students into medical school, optometry school, PA school, nursing school, pharmacy school & residency programs
- Comprehensive training with on-the-job didactics for valuable clinical experience
- Expert mentorship from fellowship-trained specialist
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment
- Diverse patient population in specialty practice
- Benefits PTO | 401k match | additional benefits negotiable as necessary
What you'll do
- Operate advanced imaging (OCT, ERG, UBM, B-scan, widefield fundus photography)
- Conduct diagnostic tests (autorefraction, lensometry, visual acuity, visual fields, aberrometry, corneal topography, biometry, specular microscopy)
- Take comprehensive patient histories
- Document patient encounters in real-time for medical scribe jobs NYC
- Assist with pre/post-operative care for surgical patients
- Provide administrative & clinical support to doctors (assistant roles)
- Coordinate patient scheduling and manage office workflow (assistant roles)
Must-have requirements
- Work authorization in the US
- Patient-focused attitude and eagerness to learn
- For scribe/hybrid roles: Typing speed ≥60 WPM with proper technique
Nice-to-have:
- Previous healthcare experience
- Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Mandarin, other languages)
- Pre-health coursework
Position details:
- $21-$28/hr (DOE) – benefits above
- Convenient location: steps from E/F subway & LIRR
- Training provided
Ready to apply? Use LinkedIn Easy Apply or email resume + personal statement to: robert.rothstein@eyenamicsny.com
Please mention:
- Which role interests you (technician, scribe, assistant, or hybrid)
- Gap year or long-term opportunity
- Interest in ophthalmology
EyenamicsNY is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Compensation: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
About Us
Eyenamics NY, located on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills NY, provides state-of-the-art care for eye conditions including Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Neuro-Ophthalmology. Led by a team of dedicated medical professionals, Eyenamics provides treatment for a diverse array of conditions in these areas. Eyenamics NY’s medical team is committed to offering their robust experience in treating all patients within their expertise.
Eyenamics NY, located on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills NY, provides state-of-the-art care for eye conditions including Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Neuro-Ophthalmology. Led by a team of dedicated medical professionals, Eyenamics provides treatment for a diverse array of conditions in these areas. Eyenamics NY’s medical team is committed to offering their robust experience in treating all patients within their expertise.
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