Clinical Assistant

LASIK MD; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care clinic is looking for a Clinical Assistant in Halifax. In this role, you will assist in pre-op and post-op patient care, work closely with optometrists, and ensure excellent customer service. The position offers a permanent full-time opportunity with comprehensive benefits including free LASIK surgery, vacation days, group insurance, and a supportive work environment designed for professional growth. Flexibility to work between Monday and Friday is required.

Benefits

Bonus

Free LASIK surgery

3 weeks of vacation

Group insurance

Telemedicine

RRSP match

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist during pre-op exams and fill the patient’s charts accurately.
• Conduct pre-operative and post-operative tests for patients.
• Support the organization’s Risk Management program.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365

EMR systems

Job description

CLINICAL ASSISTANT | Halifax

Working in a LASIK MD clinic (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential.

Join our team, where our Great Place to Work® certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.

A look at your benefits

• You are eligible to receive a bonus.
• You have a permanent full-time position (35h - 40h p/week).
• You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, 1 floater & 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
• You work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Your tasks at a glance

• You assist during the pre-op exams and fill the patient’s charts accurately.
• You answer patients’ questions and ensure the best service.
• You work closely with Optometrists.
• You conduct pre-operative and post-operative tests for patients.
• You update the appointment system after every patient's consultation.
• You schedule and confirm post-operative appointments by telephone.
• You support the organization’s Risk Management program by identifying and promptly reporting patient safety concerns, incidents, or potential risks to clinic management, to assist in the organization’s overall efforts to identify, report, and mitigate risks.

A clear view of your assets

• You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
• You have an interest in the medical field and have a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• You find it easy to connect with others and quickly build trust.
• Your experience in the health care field is considered an asset (ex: medical assistant, physiotherapy assistant, optometry assistant, orderly, dental assistant, pharmacy lab technician, sterilization assistant, animal health technician assistant, veterinary assistant, etc.).
• You are looking for a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment where your ability to work in a team and excel at multi‑tasking will be an asset.
• You have excellent communication skills in English.
• Schedule: You have flexibility to work between Monday to Friday 7:45am - 4:00pm, with occasional Saturdays on rotation (approx. 1 p/month).

From our point of view

Whatever your profile, we are above all looking for someone beyond the CV, since you can benefit from in‑house training. Only your motivation and your desire to learn are part of our selection criteria.

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