Ophthalmic - Optometric Assistant

Now Hiring: Ophthalmic Assistant – Join the Desai Eye Care Team!

Desai Eye Care is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced, energetic Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team in Lafayette!

If you love helping patients, enjoy a fast-paced clinical environment, and want to be part of a practice known for compassionate, high-quality care, we’d love to meet you.

$16 - $18 hourly

What You’ll Do

• Perform accurate refractions and visual acuity testing
• Conduct preliminary patient workups (history, tonometry, OCTs, Optos, visual fields, etc)
• Support our physicians during exams and procedures
• Contact lens evaluations
• Assist in surgery charts/pre-op evaluations
• Deliver a positive patient experience with professionalism and empathy
• Maintain clinical flow, room patients efficiently, and assist with charting in the EMR (scribing)
• Help out in any way that we need you to! We believe in cross-training our team for maximum efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years of experience in an ophthalmic or optometric clinical setting
• Ability to perform refractions confidently and accurately
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, patient-first attitude
• Ability to multitask in a busy clinical environment
• Comfort with technology and EMR systems (ophthalmology experience preferred)
• A team-player mindset—someone who supports coworkers and contributes to a positive workplace

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A warm, supportive team where everyone helps each other
• A practice that values growth, patient care, and professionalism
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities to grow your skills as the practice expands
• Consistent schedule and a culture built on trust, respect, and teamwork