GAP year Ophthalmic Assistant

Job Summary
*This position is for those students who graduated December 2025 to May 2026 who will have diploma in hand for beginning the gap year in 2026. This a one to two year commitment at 24-40 hours/week. Please be sure that your schedule will work with these requirements.

Perfect position for those taking a gap year and interested in the field of medicine. Great hands on experience for a year with a local, successful, busy medical practice.

EXCELLENT opportunity for an energetic, determined individual to work in one of the most exciting fields in medicine today. Our state-of-the-art, compassionate focuses, fast paced ophthalmology practice is looking to hire GAP year ophthalmic technicians/assistants.

Medical Assisting degree and/or experience preferred. We would be willing to train the right individual.

Responsibilities include assisting the doctor in obtaining patient histories, visual acuity, visual fields, digital photography, as well as performing diagnostic and screening tests. One will work very closely with the doctor and will be involved in patient education. Excellent verbal, written and computer skills required.

Become an integral part of our efficient, well trained, highly professional team! To learn more about this profession and certification please see www.jcahpo.org/certification

Location: Athens, GA

Compensation: $15 + depending on certifications and experience.

*This position is for those students who graduated December 2025 to May 2026 who will have diploma in hand for beginning the gap year in 2026. This a one to two year commitment at 24-40 hours/week. Please be sure that your schedule will work with these requirements.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person