Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe Gap Year Students & Career Professionals

Company: Eyenamics NY
Location: Forest Hills
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Health insurance Paid time off Hands-on eye-care experience in NYCideal 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) | 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. GapYear Ophthalmology HealthcareCareers

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