Optical Assistant (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Optical Assistant (Healthcare): Performing eye photography to identify retinal damage caused by diabetes complications with an accent on patient care and clinical accuracy. Focus on conducting screenings, managing patient flow, and maintaining high standards of care in a mobile health environment.

Location: Onsite in Athlone, Co. Westmeath and surrounding counties (Ireland)

Company

hirify.global is a global technology provider supporting public services, with its health division delivering the national diabetic eye screening programme.

What you will do

• Perform eye photography to identify retinal damage resulting from diabetes.
• Collaborate with Senior Diabetic Retinal Technicians and a national programme team.
• Ensure high-quality customer care and positive patient outcomes.
• Manage clinical data using Microsoft Office tools, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Operate independently and prioritize tasks after completing the initial training period.

Requirements

• Full Clean Irish drivers licence and a safe place to store a company vehicle.
• Pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU.
• Basic IT literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Strong communication skills and a proactive work ethic.
• Ability to solve problems and work unsupervised.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment contract.
• Company-funded Group Pension Plan with employer contributions.
• Structured support and training from subject matter experts in retinopathy.
• Entry-level opportunity to build a career in the healthcare sector.