Ophthalmic Technician / Orthoptist

Description

• Ability to grow and develop your skills and career with personalised coaching
• Attractive remuneration
• Small and growing team where you feel you can make a contribution

Horizon Surgical Eye Centre is a state of the art privately owned Ophthalmology specialist practice located at John Flynn Private Hospital at Tugun on the Gold Coast.
Here is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small, friendly, growing and highly professional team dedicated to providing the highest level of personal and individualised care in the treatment of a range of eye conditions to achieve the best possible outcome for each patient.
You could come from a range of backgrounds such as Orthoptist, Optometrist, Optical Technician, overseas trained Ophthalmologist or Biomedical Sciences.
You will be comfortable and excited to be:
• Assisting the Ophthalmologists and Clinical Optometrist to obtain patient histories and carry out patient screening tests
• Supporting administration team with critical patient service needs
• Assisting the Ophthalmologists with minor procedures
• Maintaining medical stock supplies
• Liaising with patients to arrange further visits / surgery
• Supporting the administration team with critical patient service needs
• Working with other team members to ensure theatre lists are organised
• Liaising with other health professionals eg optometrists and GPs
• Explaining treatment procedures and Ophthalmologists’ instructions to patients

You will thrive in this role with your:
• Exceptional can-do attitude with a personality keen to work as part of our professional team delivering the best for our patients
• Reliability, organisation skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Interest and willingness to learn (experience not essential)

When you join us you will join a team where:

• You will be truly welcomed and respected as an important team member
• You will gain great satisfaction from being integral to the team that helps people improve their vision and quality of life
• You will receive technical and clinical coaching and development for career development and skill variety
• Market competitive remuneration based on your skills and experience

Now you are excited about being part of our team, we would love to hear from you. Please Apply with a brief cover letter and resume outlining experience and qualifications, relevant skills and capabilities, medical equipment and software applications you have used.