Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant/ Administration AssistantPAY:14.7€ per hourPart time:27 hours per weekDays of the week:Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday availabilityLocation:between the 2 clinics in Mullingar and DublinOther requirement:1- Having own car, valid full driving licence2- Garda Vetting3- references x 2 from previous employers including last employerClinical duties (full training will be provided):Perform complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams.Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole, visual field testing, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the Consultant including special tests.Perform and specialised testing such as visual fields, ophthalmic photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), Optical Biometry of different model types.Administering medications and topical treatments.Performs set standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining quality of customer service.Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by consultant.Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment.Check expiration date and inventory as necessary.Open and close exam rooms daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells and slit lamps are switched off under covers.Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.Administration duties:Managing a busy clinical & surgical appointment schedule.Processing insurance billing forms and invoices for all surgical and clinical procedures.Updating our practice management system with appointment and patient detailsLive scheduling of clinical and surgical appointments efficiently.Accurate data entry of patient information into various systemsDeal with a high-level volume of calls in a timely and efficient manner.Working to strict process protocols to ensure patients receive the best standard of care.Ensure all patients receive the highest level of service from the practice before and after their consultations and surgeries.Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term, Specified-purposeContract length: 6 monthsPay: €14.70 per hourExpected hours: 27 per weekBenefits:On-site parkingApplication question(s):Do you have own car?Are you willing to travel to our satellite clinic in Mullingar?Do you have previous experience working in an Eye Clinic facility or optician shop? Previous experience is preferable but not mandatoryEducation:Leaving Certificate (required)Licence/Certification:Full Driving Licence (required)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Location:Dublin, CO. Dublin (preferred)Willingness to travel:50% (required)Work Location: On the road