Ophthalmic /Medical Assistant

SUMMARY:
Our client, a specialized medical practice located in the Helderberg area, is currently seeking an experienced Ophthalmic /Medical Assistant to join their dedicated team

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: 

• Previous work experience within a practice
• Reliable and high work ethic
• Able to work under pressure
• Nursing skills beneficial
• Willing to work as part of a team

• Provide patient education based on the diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Ordering lenses and medical supplies
• Perform comprehensive eye examination and vision tests according to patient needs and history, and type reports and send to service providers
• Assist with in-room procedures
• Following the necessary protocol and ensuring equipment is sterile and cleanliness of the practice is adhered to
• Arranging, compiling and communicating the theatre schedule/list to service providers (Hospital Theatre/Day Clinic/Anaesthetists) and with the patients
• Willing to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of PMB submissions would be beneficial as the candidate will be submitting PMB applications
• Knowledge of compiling referral letters/reports would be beneficial as the candidate will be compiling letters/reports