Training Position Fellowship for Ophthalmic Assistant Jervey Eye, USA

May 8, 2010

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Job Description : TRAINING POSITION Fellowship for Ophthalmic Assistant Jervey Eye Group is offering a unique opportunity for training as an Ophthalmic assistant. Students will rotate with our diverse group of eye care providers for nine months. They will receive formal and individual instruction in basic science subjects, routine visual care and diagnostics procedures. Students will receive a stipend and support for training materials during the course. This is a competitive position and applicants will be carefully evaluated and tested. Upon successful completion of the training period, students will be obligated to work as an ophthalmic assistant for Jervey Eye Group as a regular full time employee for one year.

HIGHLIGHTS OF OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM

6 month long training program
Students rotate through six services at a minimum of two Jervey offices
Clinic hours are normally 8 – 5.
Training will require some early meetings and occasional Saturday mornings.
There are no fees. Uniforms, books, and study materials are provided.
There is a stipend provided during the fellowship approximately equal to minimum wage.
Students are not full time Jervey employees and are not eligible for benefits.
Upon completion, graduates will have an obligation to Jervey Eye Group to work as an ophthalmic assistant for one year. Graduates will be eligible to take the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant test administered by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel at the completion of the fellowship and are expected to complete this before the end of their probation period (three months).
Further information on careers as a technical assistant in eye care may be found at: www.jcahpo.org.

APPLICATION FOR OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM

Completed application form (Get FORM here).
A copy of high school or college diploma or successfully completed equivalent.
Official transcript (s) from the most recent schools attended.
Two original letters of recommendation from previous employers or course instructors.

After review of applications, candidates will be selected to take a standardized test. This test covers verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, knowledge of general science and biology. Invitations for interview by the fellowship committee will be issued after the testing. The number of fellows will be determined by the number of applicants.

The deadline for completed applications is MAY 28, 2010. The tentative test date is June 5, 2010. The tentative interview dates are June 8 and June 10, 2010. Start date is July 6, 2010.

Kirby Miller
Jervey Eye Group
One Doctors Drive
Greenville, SC 29605

If at all possible, please direct questions via email to;

kirbymille@aol.com

Phone: (864) 250-6429
Fax: (864) 250-6434

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