AddressAn exciting opportunity has become available for an Ophthalmic Technician / Assistant based at our clinics in North Adelaide and Windsor Gardens.
If you are passionate about working in the health industry with experience in a similar role - apply now or reach out to find out more.
At VEI we have a strong commitment to clinical and scientific excellence and delivering the highest-quality outcomes for patients and achieving this through our dedication to best-practice care, research, strong clinical relationships with referrers and by employing state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
The successful candidate will be provided with comprehensive training & support. There is also the opportunity to obtain a certificate in ophthalmic medical assisting.
About the Role
The role of Ophthalmic Technician / Assistant forms a vital part of the patient care process through the provision of support and education to patients in a friendly, polite and professional manner. It provides essential support to Doctors and Optometrists by performing tests and preparing patients for consultations.
Specific Tasks Include
- Patient screening such as: Visual Field Tests, OCT imaging, Visual Acuity and Intraocular Pressure Testing
- Medical history taking
- Preparing patients for Intravitreal Injections and other minor procedures
- Theatre bookings
- Restocking consult and procedure rooms
- Assisting with general office duties
- Answering patient telephone enquiries
- Ensuring a positive experience for patients
About you
Preference will be given to candidates with ophthalmology experience. However, applications will be welcome from people who have experience in a medical or nursing environment with a sound knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology.
Other key skills and personal attributes essential for success in the role include:
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, enabling quick rapport with patients
- A calm, friendly and professional demeanour
- Good computer literacy and organisational skills, with experience in the Genie software package highly desirable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
The position is best suited to a person with a strong team work ethic, can-do attitude and superior attention to detail.
Our vision for our people.
We provide a flexible, inclusive, diverse workplace which supports work life balance, provides further/on-going training, career development opportunities and an ongoing commitment to strive for a greater sense of purpose in everything we do.
As an organisation we believe in facilitating the best work environment for our staff that supports both career and personal growth.
*Candidates who have recently applied, aren’t required to re-submit their application.
What can you expect from us?
Our Employee Benefits:
- Work alongside our highly skilled, clinically diverse, and passionate team of surgeons
- Paid Parental Leave and other leave options to support growing families
- Generous Employee Referral & recognition programs
- Supportive, collaborative and diverse workplace culture
- Employee discounts for laser eye surgery and other medical services
- Superannuation salary sacrifice purchased leave options and above Award rate remuneration.
Learn more: www.visioneyeinstitute.com.au / https://visionhospitalgroup.com.au/
