CEP - Ophthalmic Assistant

US Eye•Bluffton, SC

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an ophthalmic assistant at Carolina Eyecare, 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 types 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!

Requirements

Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus
High School Diploma or GED required, willing to train the right person
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience within the medical field (preferred)
experience in optometry or ophthalmology a plus.

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
Conduct tonometry tests to measure intraocular pressure
Measure visual acuity.
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.