Ophthalmic Technician

Vision Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Halifax County invites candidates for a full-time position focused on providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include preoperative and postoperative measurements and customer service in an eye-care setting. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in science or related fields, excellent communication skills, and flexibility to work varying hours. The position offers competitive wages, training, and generous benefits including vacation days and a quarterly bonus.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Free LASIK surgery

3 weeks of vacation

Group insurance

RRSP match

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor's program in science, Opticianry, COT, or COMT.
• Excellent communication skills in English are essential.
• Experience in an eye-care environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills in English

Technology and Microsoft 365

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

Tools

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.

The wage for this role is $27.37 - $32.84 p/hr

A look at your benefits

• You are eligible to receive a quarterly bonus.
• You have a permanent full-time position (approx. 40 hrs/week), you will be considered as part of a candidate pool for upcoming permanent, full-time opportunities.
• You benefit from a free LASIK surgery , 3 weeks of vacation , 3 sick days , 1 floater & 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from group 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 validate their accuracy.
• You are knowledgeable about procedures and technologies available in the clinic.
• You provide outstanding customer service and patient care.
• 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 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 to learn how to use various diagnostic and testing tools.
• 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 between 7:30am – 4:00pm, with occasional Saturdays (approx. 1 Saturday p/month).

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.