Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant – Full time position

Port Macquarie Eye Centre is looking for motivated Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant to join our team.

- Our 8 ophthalmologists look after the ocular health of patients throughout the Mid North Coast and are assisted by our highly skilled clinical team.
- Our practice encompasses the full range of ophthalmology including retina, paediatrics, cataract, glaucoma, diabetes and oculoplastics.

Your new role

- We are looking for a friendly and professional Ophthalmic Clinical Assistantreporting directly to the Clinical Team Manager.
- You will be working in a busy clinic taking history, assessing vision, conducting scans or tests to assess pressures, pachymetry, OCT, field testing, corneal topography.
- If you love helping people and enjoy working in fast paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What you will get in return

- Great experience working in an excellent team workplace
- Introductory education in ocular health
- Full training and support are provided
- Entry level role, paid in line with Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020, Support Services Employee – Level 1 & 2

Key responsibility

- Greeting patients,



delivering a high level of service to our patients.
- Collecting patient history, accurately entering details into medical computer software
- Perform ancillary tests and scans for doctors
- Measuring the patients glasses strength and baseline vision measurements required by doctors.
- Maintain patient flow by distributing patients to appropriate waiting room or consult room. Our clinic sees up to 150 patients per day.
- Assist all doctors, orthoptists and other staff with admin tasks, clinic flow, cleaning & restocking rooms.
- Raising software and equipment queries to ensure smooth clinic function.

Experience and Attributes

- Exceptional customer service skills with previous experience in optometry or ophthalmic practices highly regarded
- Excellent communication skills including a professional and friendly manner
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills and a knowledge of medical software
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise urgency of tasks
- Ability to work as team and independently
- Neat and professional presentation

Please apply to Jo Houghton on [email protected] or ring [02 6584 5554](tel:02 6584 5554) with queries.

📌 Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Port Macquarie Eye Centre
📍 Port Macquarie