Ophthalmic Technician

Vision Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Halifax is seeking dedicated individuals for a full-time position focused on patient care and preoperative tasks. Join a supportive team with benefits like free LASIK surgery, flexible schedules, and in-house training. Ideal candidates will have a science background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to learning. Apply now to build a rewarding career.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Free LASIK surgery

3 weeks of vacation

Group insurance

RRSP match

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor's program in science or related fields.
• Knowledge of procedures and technologies available in the clinic.
• Motivated to learn and use diagnostic and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete preoperative and postoperative measurements.
• Provide outstanding customer service and patient care.
• Review imaging maps to validate their accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Comfortable with computers and technology

Experience in eye-care environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Opticianry program

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

Tools

Microsoft 365

EMR systems

Job description

Working for LASIK MD (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of 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 aquarterly bonus.
• You have apermanent full-time position (35-40 hrs/week).
• You benefit from afree LASIK surgery,3 weeks of vacation,3 sick days,1 floater&1 wellness day.
• You benefit fromgroup 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 complete preoperative and postoperative measurements, offering clear explanations to patients throughout the process.
• You review imaging maps to validatetheir accuracy.
• You are knowledgeable about procedures and technologies available in the clinic.
• You provide outstanding customer service and patient care.

A clear view of your assets

• You are a graduate of a Bachelor's program in science (Bsc), an Opticianry program (license not required), a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), or a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT).
• You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
• You are motivated tolearn how to use various diagnostic and testingtools.
• You have excellent communication skills in English.
• Your experience in an eye-care environment is an asset.
• Required: You can travel for training and/or work to other clinics in the Atlantic region.
• Schedule:You have flexible availability on Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) with occasional Saturdays and availability to work the occasional evening when required (latest 6:00 PM).

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.