ophthalmic medical technologist

North Island Eye Centre; Comox; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a temporary medical assistant in Comox. The role involves administering tests, assisting physicians, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should possess a relevant certificate or diploma and have strong client focus. Experience in an ophthalmology setting is preferred. This position offers 16 to 24 hours of work per week with health benefits and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical setting is an asset.
• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administer eye drops and medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Assist health care professionals in the assessment of patients.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

• Work Term : Temporary
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 16 to 24 hours per week
• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

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

Tasks

• 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

Area of specialization

• Ophthalmology

Security and safety

• 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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

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