NO NIGHTS • NO WEEKENDS • NO ON CALL • 4-DAY WORKWEEK!
Come join Maine Eye, home to Maine’s #1 Surgery Center for 2026 and proudly recognized among the top surgery centers in the nation!
We are looking for a Peri Operative Assistant to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Whether your background is in surgical technology, ophthalmology, medical assisting, CNA work, ophthalmic surgery, or another area of healthcare.
Enjoy a 4-day workweek! This position generally works Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., giving you a consistent schedule and three-day weekends while building your career in healthcare.
Description of Responsibilities:
The Perioperative Assistant will perform a variety of tasks to assist with patient care in the ASC. This position will have a general understanding of ophthalmic surgery, knowledge of medical/ophthalmic surgery terminology, and have experience in the healthcare field.
Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
- Maintaining Sterile field awareness
- Gather necessary supplies / equipment for procedures according to surgical schedule
- Prepare Operating Room for planned procedures according to surgical schedule
- Open supplies following sterile technique
- Maintain documentation as required for instrument tracking and Quality Assurance
- Move equipment as necessary during surgical schedule
- Assist staff with preparing opening and closing Operating room per protocol
- Assist with positioning patients as needed
- Work in conjunction with Instrument processing to obtain sterile items as needed
- Return used instrumentation to decontamination area following proper protocol
- Assist with inventory process both ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- Demonstrate and exemplify all MEC core values: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity.
- Ability to maintain establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, providers, patients, and the public.
- Ability to communicate and speak clearly and concisely.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to exercise judgement, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills.
- Professional communication with internal and external contact and patients.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast pace, multi-tasking environment is essential.
Pay Range:
Instrument Tech Peri Op Assistant I: $16.63 - $24.33 (0-4 years experience)
Instrument Tech Peri Op Assistant II: $23 - $29.19 (5-10 years experience)
Instrument Tech Peri Op Assistant III: $26.45 - $33.46 (10+ years experience)
Typical Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a fast-paced perioperative environment. Involves contact with patients, physicians, and staff with a variety of personalities. Requires ability to work in a team environment as well as multitasking.
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires normal range of vision and hearing for patient contact. Work may require standing for long periods of time; also stooping, bending, reaching and lifting. The ability to move patients on stretchers and wheelchairs who may weigh 300+ pounds. Requires manual dexterity to operate variety of medical equipment. Must be able to move physically from floor to floor. Occasionally lifting over 20 pounds
Psychological Demands (in a usually workday):
Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills in order to handle multiple and sometimes conflicting tasks. Must be able to work with minimal supervision regarding time management and have the ability to consistently make sound, ethical decisions in emergency situations. Demonstrated ability to make accurate assessments while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the organization.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Know and follow all safety rules and procedures
- Follow proper Workplace Ergonomics
- Report any unsafe act or workplace condition
Benefits & Perks
At Maine Eye, we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Benefits available to eligible employees may include:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of up to 5%
- Company Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 9 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Holiday
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, with supplemental life insurance options
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Limited Purpose FSA (LPFSA)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Dependent Care Account
- Pet Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Benefits
- Employee Recognition Program
- And More!
Why Maine Eye Center?
You’ll be joining a team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical eye care while working in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter.
Four-day workweek. Competitive pay. Exceptional surgical team.
Ready for your next opportunity? Apply today and join Maine Eye Center!
Skills Required
- Sterile field awareness
- Experience in the healthcare field
- Intermediate level computer skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS certification
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift/move patients and lift occasionally over 20 pounds (may move patients 300+ lbs)
- Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
What We Do
Maine Eye Center is northern New England's most comprehensive eye specialty private practice, providing medical, surgical, and routine vision care. They focus on patient-centered care, state-of-the-art technology, and clinical research to help people see the world around them.
