- New Ophthalmology practice, Bathurst – start July- well above Award
- Full training provided- Med students, Optometrists, EN or RN skillset welcomed Technician
- Initially casual, moving to permanent as negotiated – July start
Would you like join our new Ophthalmology practice? Are you interested in an upskilling new opportunity? Then please read on.
About us:
Our Ophthalmology practice is setting up a modern practice in Bathurst, regional NSW. Our Surgeon is lovely, amiable and a delight to work with (not overstated).
Our practice is a modern, leading edge practice. It is a comprehensive Ophthalmology practice with sub-specialty in Oculoplastic, Strabismus and Paediatrics. You will be working alongside our Surgeon, visiting Surgeons, Practice Manager, Clinical Support Staff and Medical Receptionists (once recruited).
About you:
You are an Ophthalmic Technician, qualified Nurse or medical student (or is in the medical industry, or has a passion for the medical industry) who would like to be part of our practice journey and enjoys working standard day shifts. Full training for this role is provided on site.
You pride yourself on your work ethic, customer service skills, and attention to detail. The role initially will be 1 to 3 days per week. Once the rooms have been renovated (approximately October 2026), this role has the possibility of moving to permanent, once the practice is fully set up.
You will work closely with our clinical and admin teams.
Responsibilities will include:
Management/Admin skills-
- Managing the Surgeon and your diary utilising Xestro
- Assisting with consulting sessions
- 20% of the role will be administration, which will reduce as further admin staff are employed
- Occasional Reception
- Theatre admin duties including booking, billing and quoting for theatre procedures
- Greet patients
- Enter clinical findings accurately, upload and label diagnostic images
- Ensure all results are linked to the correct patient
- Maintain medico-legal documentation standards
- Assist with recalls and follow-ups
- Prepare consent forms and information sheets
Clinical skills (full training provided)-
- First point of clinical support for patients, including preparing patients for examination
- Taking detailed ocular and medical history
- Explain tests and procedures, provide post-consultation instructions
- Document presenting symptoms, including medications, allergies etc
- Record visual concerns and reason for visit
- Test for visual acuity, pinhole testing, colour vision and contrast sensitivity
- Ocular measurements such as Tonometry, Pachymetry, Keratometry, Pupillary assessment and visual fields
- Imaging: OCT, fundus photography, external eye photography, topography and biometry
- Clinical support during consultations with Surgeon/Orthoptist
- 80% of the role will be clinical
- Potential assistance with the Refractive Laser clinic
- Clean and calibrate diagnostic equipment
- Perform daily maintenance checks
- Follow sterilisation and infection control protocols
Benefits:
- Modern progressive practice – leading edge equipment
- Amazing culture and team
- Professional Development will be provided
- Flexible work hours
- An empathetic and supportive environment
- Competitive remuneration well above the award, based on experience
- On site car parking
Experience/qualifications:
- Either an experienced Ophthalmic Technician, or have worked in the medical industry (Nurses, medical students etc, please apply)
- A Valid Working with Children (Employee)
Key skill set/attributes:
- Trustworthy
- Displays initiative and enthusiasm
- Flexible and a true team player
- Punctual, and excellent work ethic
Hours/days:
- Initially 1 to 3 days per week.
- From October (approximately) onwards we are negotiable to increase the hours up to a maximum of full time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am till 5:00pm (happy to consider school hours). But for the right candidate ongoing happy to consider 1 to 5 days per week.
*Please note, the hourly rate for the successful candidate will be contingent upon factors such as relevant experience, required upskilling and any necessary training. The listed rate is intended as a general guide and may be adjusted in accordance with these criteria.
If this sounds like a role that matches you, and you have the skills/experience required, we’d love to hear from you. Please upload your resume and cover letter and quote ref:1076
The successful applicant is required to have full working rights in Australia and will be asked for relevant documentation during the recruitment process. Please note that a Vevo Check to verify your Australian Working Rights will be undertaken and is part of the application process for this role.
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Pay: $38.00 – $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
