RHC - Ophthalmic Assistant

US Eye; Fort Myers Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Company Match

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Retina Health Center in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work with ophthalmologists, take histories, perform eye-related clinical tasks, and help prepare patients for examinations.

The role supports a busy ophthalmology-retina practice and requires healthcare or customer service experience, a team spirit, and strong organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare and/or customer service.
• Team player with strong organizational skills, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take histories from patients and assist with ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Assist ophthalmologists with patient care and clinical tasks.
• Prepare patients for examinations and ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

About 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 55 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 109 providers and more than 1,200 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.

About Retina Health Center: At Retina Health Center we offer the best and most progressive ophthalmology services available. With offices in Fort Myers and Naples, Florida, Retina Health Center offers superior care in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of eye conditions. Specialists in retina eye problems such as macular degeneration, retina tears and other retinal diseases, the Retina Health Center has been providing services to Southwest Florida patients since 2002.

Job Summary

Retina Health Center is looking for Ophthalmology professionals as well as people that are looking to make a career change and would like to join our fabulous growing team. An Ophthalmic Assistant works with the ophthalmologists 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 with important information to help diagnose and treat patients.

Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills are a must!
• Perform routine clinical tasks to support a busy Ophthalmic Retina practice
• Assist with patient procedures
• Perform Ophthalmic tasks and diagnostic testing

Education And Experience

• Previous experience in healthcare and/or customer service
• Team player with strong organizational skills, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

• This is a full-time position located in Ft. Myers, FL.
• Travel to both locations as necessary.

Benefits

• 401(K) Company Match
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Paid Time Off

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.