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 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.
About Southwest Florida Eye Care: Southwest Florida Eye Care is a tri-ophthalmic practice providing eye care through the expertise, experience, dedication, honesty and caring of its ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, technicians and other support personnel. When it comes to something as critically important as your vision, experience counts. We are proud to have been serving the Southwest Florida area since 2003.
Job Summary: We are seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant with a strong work ethic and desire to have a long-term career with a successful optometric team. The ideal candidate will have experience in patient work-up, visual acuity, refracting, visual fields, OCT, tonometry, and contact lens insertion and removal.
Essential Job Functions
Perform optometric pretesting including, but not limited to, visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual refraction, tonometry, topography, OCT, visual field, manual lensometry. Record chief complaint, medications, and medical history.
Assist patients with contact lens insertion, removal, and care compliance training.
Assist and provide patients with excellent customer service and any necessary information regarding treatment
Competencies:
Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex concepts to their daily work.
Ability to develop strong connections with our patients, communicating with warmth and empathy.
Team oriented individual who finds fulfillment in helping and supporting others.
Motivated and resilient individual who is on a path to grow a meaningful career within a successful comprehensive eyecare practice
Education And Experience
Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus
High school or equivalent education
CPOA or COA certification preferred.
Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work
This is a full-time position located in Fort Myers, FL
Travel to other 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Medical Practices
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