Lake Eye Associates - Ophthalmic Assistant
About The Position
Lake Eye Associates is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant and provides intensive classroom and hands-on training for people seeking to start a career in ophthalmology, including those without prior medical-field experience. The role involves learning to perform diagnostic testing and examinations alongside ophthalmologists and optometrists, providing medical information that supports patient care and medical and surgical treatment. Training can provide a path toward advanced, internationally recognized certification. The position is full-time and based in Wildwood, Florida, with travel to other locations as necessary.
Requirements
- Experience in a professional environment with a strong customer service focus.
- High school education or equivalent.
- Ability to learn and apply complex concepts to daily work.
- Ability to develop strong connections with patients and communicate with warmth and empathy.
- Team-oriented approach and motivation to help and support others.
- Resilience and motivation to grow a medical career within a surgical practice.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the medical field.
- Certification.
Responsibilities
- Learn to perform complex diagnostic testing and examinations.
- Work alongside doctors to provide medical information that supports patient care and medical and surgical treatment.
- Communicate with patients with warmth and empathy.
- Work collaboratively with the team to help and support patients and colleagues.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
