Clinical assistants will provide accurate and productive clinical support to a multi practitioner practice in Bunbury and Busselton as required. You will take the patient on the first part of their journey at our practice ensuring that all clinical information taken from the patient is accurate and correct. You will need to liaise with patients and their families in a compassionate manner, deal with patient queries as required, and provide general housekeeping to the clinical area and practitioners rooms.
Key responsibilities
- Take patient's medical history
- Perform external examination of the eye
- Administer drops
- Take patients visual acuity
- Undertake diagnostic scans and medical imaging using specialised ophthalmic technology
- Record all interactions in Genie accurately and clearly
- Patient education and support about eye conditions (training provided by the consultants)
- Set up and assist specialists during minor procedures and injection clinics
About you
- Minimum of Enrolled Nursing Qualification or equivalent experience and medical knowledge
- General understanding of patient care in Ophthalmology or related health field
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised once training undertaken to schedule and plan clinics and prepare or present patient data for the clinic
- Desirable: Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant, Enrolled or Registered Nurse
- Desirable: High level of personal presentation standards, as well as a compassionate and caring nature
- Desirable: Practical experience and understanding of Ophthalmology practices, disorders and treatments
- Desirable: High level of time management, multi-tasking and prioritisation skills with attention to detail
- Desirable: Strong communication skills including good telephone and interpersonal skills
About us Bunbury and Busselton Eye Specialists is a busy multi doctor private practice providing a range of ophthalmic services to the general population of the South West. With practices in Bunbury and Busselton, we are open Monday to Friday from 8.00am-5.30pm.