ophthalmic medical technologist

Government of Canada; Comox; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a skilled assistant to support ophthalmologists by administering tests and medications, maintaining patient records, and managing office functions. Candidates should have a relevant trades certificate or diploma and be ready for a fast-paced environment. This position requires commitment to patient care and teamwork, along with various checks such as criminal record and child welfare checks. Benefits include vision care and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology preferred.
• Basic security clearance required.
• Criminal record check and child welfare check are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer evaluative tests and medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Assist health care professionals and physicians in patient assessments.
• Maintain prescription records and clinical reports.
• Manage routine office functions including scheduling and confirming appointments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Manual dexterity

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Office of health care professional
• Medical clinic
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Physician\'s office
• Private practice

Responsibilities

• Administer evaluative tests
• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Maintain prescription records
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Confer with other health professionals
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

• Ophthalmology

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Immunization records
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities