Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Eye Diagnostics

Eyesite; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyesite in Johannesburg is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to take patient histories, perform Visual Acuity testing, and assist during ophthalmic evaluations. The role requires proficiency in Afrikaans and English, and prior medical practice experience is valued.

Ophthalmic Assistant certification is preferred, with responsibilities spanning patient testing, in-room procedures, and documentation. The position is full-time, on-site from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with market-related remuneration based

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent
• Computer literate
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Experience in medical practice
• Ophthalmic Assistant certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and test Visual Acuity & Autorefractions
• Dilate pupils and perform tests (OCTs, Topography, Visual fields)
• Support Ophthalmologist during consultations with notes and scripts
• Assist with in-room ophthalmic procedures
• Prepare reports, authorisation requests and PMB submissions

Skills

Computer literate

Afrikaans

English

Medical practice experience

Education

Matric

Ophthalmic Assistant certification

Job description

Eyesite in Johannesburg is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to take patient histories, perform Visual Acuity testing, and assist during ophthalmic evaluations. The role requires proficiency in Afrikaans and English, and prior medical practice experience is valued.

Ophthalmic Assistant certification is preferred, with responsibilities spanning patient testing, in-room procedures, and documentation. The position is full-time, on-site from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with market-related remuneration based