Trainee Ophthalmic Technician — Training & Career Growth

Institute of Eye Surgery; Cork; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Paid training and onboarding

Ongoing learning and development

On-site parking

Modern clinical facilities

Career progression opportunities

Team engagement initiatives

Uniform provided

Job summary

The Institute of Eye Surgery (IOES) invites applications for a Trainee Ophthalmic Technician Administrator to support consultants and clinical teams in a busy ophthalmology clinic in County Cork, Ireland. You will gain structured training and hands-on experience to develop clinical and administrative skills and progress toward independent technician responsibilities.

Successful candidates will contribute to diagnostic testing preparation, patient communications and accurate record keeping while

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Positive and flexible approach.
• Previous experience in ophthalmic/healthcare/patient-facing environment.
• Familiarity with electronic patient record systems or healthcare practice management software.
• Experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting where patient flow and service standards are key priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing including visual acuity, visual fields, OCT, biometry and IOP measurements.
• Prepare patients for consultations, examinations and procedures with a professional patient experience.
• Obtain and document accurate patient histories and clinical information.
• Support consultants during clinics through clinical assistance and scribing of notes and treatment plans.
• Administer eye drops and provide patient education on tests and next steps.
• Manage patient flow throughout the clinic to ensure efficient appointments.
• Respond to patient queries professionally and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain clinical rooms, equipment and stock levels for safety and efficiency.
• Accurately maintain patient records and documentation per governance and data protection.
• Support appointment scheduling and patient communications.
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses, technicians and admin staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Adhere to clinical governance, infection prevention, health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Healthcare environment experience

Electronic patient records familiarity

Fast-paced environment experience

Tools

Healthcare software

Job description

The Institute of Eye Surgery (IOES) invites applications for a Trainee Ophthalmic Technician Administrator to support consultants and clinical teams in a busy ophthalmology clinic in County Cork, Ireland. You will gain structured training and hands-on experience to develop clinical and administrative skills and progress toward independent technician responsibilities.

Successful candidates will contribute to diagnostic testing preparation, patient communications and accurate record keeping while