SWFL Eye - Ophthalmic Assistant

US Eye•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

US Eye: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology and facial surgery. With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia. About Southwest Florida Eye Care: Southwest Florida Eye Care is a tri-ophthalmic practice providing eye care through the expertise, experience, dedication, honesty and caring of its ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, technicians and other support personnel. When it comes to something as critically important as your vision, experience counts. We are proud to have been serving the Southwest Florida area since 2003. Job Summary: We are seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant with a strong work ethic and desire to have a long-term career with a successful optometric team. The ideal candidate will have experience in patient work-up, visual acuity, refracting, visual fields, OCT, tonometry, and contact lens insertion and removal.

Requirements

Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus
High school or equivalent education
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 career within a successful comprehensive eyecare practice

Nice To Haves

COA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform optometric pretesting including, but not limited to, visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual refraction, tonometry, topography, OCT, visual field, manual lensometry.
Record chief complaint, medications, and medical history.
Assist patients with contact lens insertion, removal, and care compliance training.
Assist and provide patients with excellent customer service and any necessary information regarding treatment