Clinical Assistant - Temporary Contract

Vision Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

3 weeks vacation

3 sick days

1 floater

Wellness day

Job summary

Vision Group, via a LASIK MD clinic in Winnipeg, MB, seeks a Clinical Assistant for a temporary 17-month contract. The role supports pre- and post-operative ophthalmic care, maintains patient charts, and answers patient questions.

You will work with ophthalmology experts in a fast-paced setting, with in-house training and a teamwork-driven environment. Schedule is approx. 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday with Saturdays on rotation.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with computers and technology, including Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of EMR systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist during pre-operative exams and fill the patient charts accurately.
• Answer patients' questions and ensure the best service.
• Work closely with Optometrists.
• Conduct pre-operative and post-operative tests for patients.
• Update the appointment system after every patient’s consultation.
• Schedule and confirm post-operative appointments by telephone.
• Support the organization’s Risk Management program by identifying and reporting patient safety concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Microsoft 365

EMR systems

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CLINICAL ASSISTANT (Temporary 17-month contract)| Winnipeg, MB

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 ourGreat 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 temporary part-time position (approx. 24hrs p/week), for about a 17-month contract.
• You benefit from 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, 1 floater & 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from an Employee Assistance Program.
• 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 answerpatient’s questions and ensure the best service.
• You work closely with Optometrists.
• You conduct pre-operative and post-operative tests for patients.
• You updatethe 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.
• Schedule: You have flexibility to work between Monday and Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with rotational Saturdays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, for a total of approx. 24 hours p/week (3-4 days a week).

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.