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“Spectacular Sunday” CPD Educational Meeting on Sunday 30 March 2025

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We are hosting exclusive invitation-only CPD event and to celebrate our clinics 10 year anniversary. This time, we will have a more interactive event, so that the experience can be more personal, with hands-on sessions.

We will start at the Rydges Hotel, with small group rotating sessions. To ensure that the day is spectacular, during the lunchtime session, you will be treated to a menu of mediterranean flavours, cooked with fire and smoke at Nomad. In addition to our ophthalmologists, there will be guest speakers presenting on clinical topics that are relevant to your practice.

See attached invitation for details.

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WE ARE HIRING! Orthoptists / Ophthalmic nurses / Full-time, Part-time, Casual

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Northern Sydney Cataract is a modern boutique ophthalmic practice on the Lower North Shore. Our Ophthalmologists are well-respected, ethical and caring leaders in the field. We specialise in a broad range of subspecialties: cataract surgery, surgical and medical retina, oculoplastic surgery, glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology. We are independently owned and operated. Our main priority is providing patient care of the highest quality.

We are seeking a caring orthoptist to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a new graduate or an experienced orthoptist who is looking to join a great team. We currently have 3 full time orthoptists. You will be providing support for 6 consulting Ophthalmic Surgeons.

Essential criteria:

You must be a team player with excellent communication skills and possess the ability to be proactive and to work autonomously in a busy environment. You must have strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism are key in being successful in this role.

The position involves vision assessment, history taking and the following tests:
• Humphrey visual field
• Heidelberg OCT
• Optos ultra-widefield imaging
• IOL Master 700
• Corneal specular microscopy
• Pentacam corneal topography

The role involves assisting with intravitreal injections and minor procedures. Apart from clinical duties, the successful applicant should be comfortable with administrative duties including working at the reception desk, patient bookings, organising theatre lists, and medical correspondence dispatch.

The hours and days are flexible (Monday to Friday) and the successful candidate will be able fit in with the other orthoptic staff to fill the required clinic hours.

This is your opportunity to become a valued member of a highly dedicated team of professionals committed to providing excellent patient care. This role is available for an immediate start.

What we can do for you:

• excellent remuneration
• excellent conditions
• full training will be provided
• friendly and experienced team
• generous holidays over the Christmas period

For further information regarding this position or to apply please contact Dorota Opiela, Business / Practice Manager via email dorota@nscataract.com.au or call our practice on 9958 0552.

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Multi-Specialty GP Educational Dinner on Monday 8 April

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Dr Jay Yohendran and the team at Northern Sydney Cataract are committed to providing high quality learning experiences that benefit our local GP community. We have listened to your colleagues requests, and our event will focus on five speciality areas — ENT, endocrynology, dermatology, gastroenterology and ophthalmology. Six local specialists will be presenting.

The presentations will be case-based with time for questions at the end of each talk. The event will be held at Annata Restaurant and Wine Bar in Crows Nest. A three-course meal will be served.

SPEAKERS

Dr Catherine Meller | ENT Surgeon
Update on facial disorders; treating Bells Palsy and TMJ dysfunction

Dr Louise Goodal | Endocrinologist
Osteoporosis management update

Dr Nina Wines | Dermatologist
An update in acne management

Dr Crispin Corte | Gastroenterologist
Top ten gastroenterology questions

Dr Dov Hersh | Ophthalmologist
Oculomics – artificial intelligence in ophthalmology

Dr Megha Kaushik | Ophthalmologist
Common eyelid conditions

Dr Jay Yohendran | Cataract Surgeon
Event host

DATE
Monday 8 April 2024
TIME
Arrival 6.30pm
WHERE
ANNATA Restaurant
69 Willoughby Road
Crows Nest
RSVP
Friday 29/3
rsvp@nscataract.com.au
please email: your full name, practice, dietary requirements

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WE ARE HIRING! Medical Receptionists full time and part time – apply now!

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If you would like to join our great team of doctors and support staff please email your resume to the Practice Manager Dorota Opiela – dorota@nscataract.com.au or call 9958 0552 to discuss.

For more details click on a link below:

https://www.seek.com.au/job/57122043

Full time and part time position available now.

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Our new premises

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We have moved to our new premises, which are located in the same building as our old rooms. The entrance is now around the corner, at No 60 Stratallen Avenue, next to the bus stop. There is limited visitor’s parking under the premises (please do not park on Sailor’s Bay Dentistry parking spots). For more information please call us on 9958 0552.

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WE ARE HIRING – ORTHOPTIST

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We are seeking a full time orthoptist to join our team, starting in January 2021.

Northern Sydney Cataract is a modern ophthalmic practice on the north of Sydney. We specialise in cataract surgery, surgical and medical retina, and oculoplastic surgery.

We are currently seeking full time orthoptist to join us. You will be working with 4 specialists and two senior orthoptists. You must be a team player with excellent communication skills and possess the ability to be proactive and to work autonomously in a busy environment. You must have strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism are key in being successful in this role.

The position involves vision assessment, history taking, visual fields, OCT, Optos, IOL Master 700, Specular Microscopy, Pentacam corneal topography. Administrative duties including but not limited to working at the reception desk, patient bookings and organising theatre lists, medical correspondence dispatch. Work hours are dependent on our Ophthalmologist’s schedules and will be rostered between 7.30am and 6pm.

This is your opportunity to become a valued member of a highly dedicated team of professionals committed to the excellence of patient care. Recent graduates are welcome to apply now.

Contact Details: For further information or to apply, please contact Dorota Opiela, Practice Manager on dorota@nscataract.com.au.

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WE ARE HIRING – Medical Receptionist

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Medical Receptionist

We are seeking a medical receptionist to join our team. This position will primarily manage the day to day workflow of the front desk, ensuring the smooth operation of patient clinics. We seek someone who understands the commitment of working in a small and cohesive team that prioritise patient care, and someone who demonstrates a high level of professionalism and reliability. Experience in specialist medical reception and administration is an advantage. This is not a position that can be done remotely.

Essential Criteria – to be considered, candidates must have:

  • A genuine interest and passion for the medical/healthcare sector and providing patients with a superior level of customer service
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus
  • Excellent phone manner and ability to deal politely with patient queries
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Attention to detail in a professional industry
  • Excellent writing and general computer skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong time management skills and immaculate presentation
  • Experience using medical practice management software is desirable, particularly Shexie
  • Advanced skills and understanding in medical billing, including ECLIPSE
  • Well groomed and professional

The Job:

  • 30 hours per week available
  • Rosters will vary between 8.00am and 6pm
  • All aspects of Reception duties
  • Ad-hoc duties
  • Bus stop at door from North Sydney and Crows Nest

Some of your day to day responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

  • Managing incoming telephone calls, emails and general patient enquiries
  • Meet and greet of patients visiting the practice
  • Managing patient bookings and ensuring the smooth day to day running of patient clinics
  • Liaising with hospitals, patients and other referring specialists
  • Patient billing and receipting for consultations
  • Dispatching of medical correspondence

Other required skills and attributes:

  • Strong team working ethics, ability to work well within a small team environment
  • Competent knowledge of Medicare guidelines
  • Highly professional, with strong initiative and organisational skills
  • Friendly, flexible, efficient and energetic person with a positive outlook

Position is available for immediate start if successful so if you meet the criteria for this job and are excited by this opportunity to work with our team APPLY TODAY.

Email your resume, cover letter and written references to Dorota Opiela  – dorota@nscataract.com.au

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Chloe has arrived!

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We are very exited to announce that on 6 August 2020 beautiful baby girl Chloe Jia Kang was born. Both mum and baby girl are well. Congratulations toto proud mum and dad – Dr Vicky Lu and Dr Kwon Kang!

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