Certified Ophthalmology Assistant, Rockland

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Rockland
96 Maverick Street (Show on map)
Feb 25, 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 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. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org