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Orthoptist / Ophthalmic assistant - Chatswood, NSW

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Description: Retina Associates- Chatswood Retina Service -
ORTHOPTIST / OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT- Full time / Part-time -
Retina Associates-Chatswood is looking for a motivated
individual who is able to work as part of a team, and is keen
to develop further skills. Retina Associates-Chatswood is
one of the Sydney’s largest and most experienced multi-subspecia-
lty ophthalmology practices. We are located next to Chatswoo-
d metro and train station. Our team is consisting
of 13 Ophthalmologists with expertise across Medical Retina,
Surgical Retina, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Uveitis, and Oncolog-
y, highly skilled group of orthoptists, ophthalmic assistant-
s and administrative staff. The role includes but is
not limited to: •Patient screening including history taking
and performing orthoptic assessments (visual acuity, IOP
measurement, refraction, squint exams, colour vision testing
etc.) •Performing various diagnostic scans/tests/imaging: -A-
utorefraction and vertometry -Cirrus OCT and OCT angiograp-
hy -Fundus photography -Fluorescein and ICG angiography -
-Anterior segment photography -IOL Master 700 biometry -
-Immersion/B-Scan ultrasonography -Pentacam corneal
topography -Humphrey Visual Field testing •Assisting doctors
with minor procedures: -Intravitreal injections
-Photodynamic therapy -YAG/SLT laser -Retinal
laser -Cryotherapy •Assisting with administrative
duties including taking phone calls and booking patient appointm-
ents •Surgical bookings The successful candidate will
have a professional manner with patients, a mature outlook,
excellent telephone skills, professional presentation, high
levels of communication and customer service skills. You
will need to have attention to detail and be a team player.
Computer literacy is essential. Both new graduates and experie-
nced Orthoptists are encouraged to apply. Further
training & supervision will be provided for new graduates. Secure
parking is available. To apply for this position please
email your cover letter and resume to vinnci@retina.com.au

Date Advertised:

3/03/2023

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