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OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT - PART-TIME
About Center For Sight: At the core of US Eye is the platform practice Center For Sight, a market-leading practice with a reputation for providing superior patient service, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, offering innovative procedures, and employing world-class physicians. Center For Sight is one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and cosmetic facial surgery. With fourteen locations, over 40 providers and the best and brightest team members, Center For Sight is proud to be named the #1 practice in the area.
Job Summary: If you’ve ever dreamed of working in the medical field but you weren’t sure where to start, we have an opportunity for you! As an ophthalmic assistant at Center For Sight, you will receive hands on training that prepares you for a fulfilling career in ophthalmology. Our team works side by side with renowned ophthalmic surgeons and optometrists, improving our patients’ vision and changing lives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have a passion for helping others, and enjoy working in a professional, team-oriented environment.
In this role, you will learn the skills required to become an ophthalmic assistant – one of the most sought after type of medical professionals in the country! We will train you to perform complex diagnostic testing and exams, working side by side with our doctors to provide critical medical information that assists them in providing medical and surgical treatment of our patients. Your training will provide a path for advanced, internationally recognized certification in an exciting and growth field!
Even if you’ve never worked in the medical field before, we would like to hear from you!
Essential Job Functions: Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Summary: If you’ve ever dreamed of working in the medical field but you weren’t sure where to start, we have an opportunity for you! As an ophthalmic assistant at Center For Sight, you will receive hands on training that prepares you for a fulfilling career in ophthalmology. Our team works side by side with renowned ophthalmic surgeons and optometrists, improving our patients’ vision and changing lives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have a passion for helping others, and enjoy working in a professional, team-oriented environment.
In this role, you will learn the skills required to become an ophthalmic assistant – one of the most sought after type of medical professionals in the country! We will train you to perform complex diagnostic testing and exams, working side by side with our doctors to provide critical medical information that assists them in providing medical and surgical treatment of our patients. Your training will provide a path for advanced, internationally recognized certification in an exciting and growth field!
Even if you’ve never worked in the medical field before, we would like to hear from you!
Essential Job Functions: Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- An Ophthalmic Assistant works with the ophthalmologists and optometrists to provide patient care by performing many different eye-related clinical functions.
- Ophthalmic Assistants help care for patients by taking histories, performing various procedures and tests, and preparing patients to see the doctor.
- Their work provides the ophthalmologists and optometrists with important information to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Assist and provide patients with excellent customer service and any necessary information regarding treatment
- Gathering medical records and patient information.
- Preparing and administering medications and providing patients with eye care and contact lens information
- Conduct tonometry tests to measure intraocular pressure
- Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
- Take and document patients' medical histories.
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
- Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
- Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
Competencies:
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex concepts to their daily work.
- Ability to develop strong connections with our patients, communicating with warmth and empathy.
- Team oriented individual who finds fulfillment in helping and supporting others.
- Motivated and resilient individual who is on a path to grow a meaningful medical career within a successful surgical practice.
Education and Experience:
- Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus
- Previous experience within the medical field (preferred)
- High School Diploma or GED required, willing to train the right person, experience in optometry or ophthalmology a plus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
- This is a part - time position located in Venice, FL.
- Travel to other locations as necessary.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing and moving between workspaces.
- Minimal lifting required. 10lbs or less.
- Ability to travel between locations as necessary.
Benefits:
401(K) Company Match
Medical and Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
401(K) Company Match
Medical and Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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