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optometrist assistant

$17 - $20 per hour
Full-time

Island Eyecare Ltd.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Optical retail store
  • Office of health care professional
  • Ophthalmic or optical laboratory

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
  • Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
  • Assist health care professionals
  • Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
  • Follow through on treatment programs with patients
  • Help medical examiner in charge
  • Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
  • Maintain prescription records
  • Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
  • Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
  • Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
  • Maintain supplies
  • Perform general clerical duties
  • Process files and paperwork
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
  • Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
  • Organize and maintain inventory
  • Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office

Area of specialization

  • Ophthalmology

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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