Ophthalmic Assistant

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Canada; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ophthalmic Assistant at St. Joseph’s Health System in Hamilton will support several ophthalmologists in the Eye Clinic. The role includes performing and coordinating a range of eye tests and assisting with procedures as needed.

This part-time contract position emphasizes accuracy, patient comfort, and teamwork within a busy clinical environment. Prior certified ophthalmic training and familiarity with common eye-testing equipment are preferred.

Qualifications

• . Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Course.
• . Experience with Humphrey’s Automated Perimeter and other eye-testing equipment.
• . Ability to assist in minor procedures, instilling drops and patch removal.
• . Knowledge of vision testing, ocular history taking, and lensometry/colour vision.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists in the Eye Clinic and perform independent testing of clients.
• Provide support during examinations and coordinate testing procedures for multiple patients.

Skills

Computer literacy

History taking

Vision testing knowledge

Patient care

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Course

Tools

Humphrey Perimeter

Fluorescein Angiography

Potential Acuity Meter

Fundus Photography

OCT

Goldmann Visual Field

Pachymetry

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02729
Department: Eye Clinic
Job Type: Regular, Part time
Work Environment: Contract
Duration: (If applicable) 0 months
Number of Positions: 1
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Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-11-03
Closing Date: 2026-11-10

Position Summary

The Ophthalmic Assistant will perform duties as outlined in the Eye Clinic. The position includes assisting several ophthalmologists as well as independent testing of clients for various tests.

Qualifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Course
• Demonstrated experience and competence with the following equipment: Humphrey’s Automated Perimeter Fluorescein Angiography Potential Acuity Meter testing Fundus Photography Optical Coherence Tomography Goldmann Visual Field Perimeter Noncon Pachymetry
• Demonstrated ability to assist in minor procedures related to the Eye Clinic instilling drops removing patches
• Demonstrated knowledge in assisting physicians with vision pressures ocular mobility history taking and lensometry colour vision
• Demonstrated computer experience
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new equipment

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