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Peri Operative Assistant

Maine Eye Center·Portland, Maine

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Perioperative Assistant assists with patient care in the ASC by maintaining sterile fields, preparing operating rooms, and managing surgical supplies. They also handle instrument processing, documentation for quality assurance, and assist with patient positioning.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Portland, ME 04101Join our fast growing and dynamic team, here at Maine Eye Center. Enter the healthcare field and make a difference! This position is located at Marginal Way in the heart of Portland. On-site parking and four day work weeks! Our mission is to consistently provide high quality eye care and outcomes through excellent service, exceptional doctors, staff, and state of the art technology.
  • Maine
  • Eye
  • Center
  • Core
  • Values include: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity.
  • 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.
  • This position generally works four days per week
  • Monday -
  • Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Flexibility in schedule is needed from time to time in order to meet business goals and provide exceptional patient service.
  • 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
  • Benefits: Healthcare Dental Wellness Program 401(k) with 5% matching HSA and FSA options PTO Paid Holiday Other perks to support your well-being and career growth. Employment with Maine Eye Center contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal record, and other factors, as required by law and company policy. Background checks are conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates from employment; each case will be reviewed individually in accordance with job-related criteria and legal requirements.
  • QualificationsRequirements:
  • 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.
  • Experience
  • Requirements: Sterile field awareness, experience in the healthcare field, intermediate level computer skills.
  • Educational
  • Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Required
  • Licenses /
  • Certifications: BLS certification is required.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a BLS certification. Experience in the healthcare field, knowledge of ophthalmic surgery terminology, and sterile field awareness are required.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Multi-tasking
  • Decontamination
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer skills
  • Patient care
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient positioning
  • Operating room preparation
  • Sterile field awareness
  • Ophthalmic surgery terminology
  • Surgical instrument tracking

Benefits

  • Wellness Program
  • Dental
  • PTO
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • Healthcare
  • Paid Holiday
  • 401(k) with 5% matching

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Portland, Maine
Posted
Apr 13, 2026
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Maine Eye Center

Maine Eye Center is northern New England's most comprehensive eye specialty private practice. Our highly trained physicians and optometrists enjoy helping the people of our region see the world around them. Our commitment to state of the art technology, clinical research and...

IndustryMedical Practices
TypePartnership
Size51-200 employees
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Support-services roles in Maine are often in steady demand because healthcare and care-adjacent settings rely on dependable staff for daily operations and patient support. Competition can be strong for candidates with active Maine CNA certification, current immunization records, and flexibility around schedules; benefits like health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and referral bonuses can make openings more attractive. Before applying, confirm your certification and immunization documentation, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.

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