Ophthalmic Technician

LASIK MD; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vision care provider in Halifax is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist with preoperative and postoperative patient care. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in science, or certifications like COT or COMT, and possess strong communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including a quarterly bonus and generous paid time off. Flexible work hours are required, including availability for training across multiple locations.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Free LASIK surgery

3 weeks of vacation

Group insurance

Telemedicine services

RRSP match

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor's program in science or Opticianry.
• Comfortable with technology and various diagnostic tools.
• 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

Excellent communication skills in English

Comfortable with computers and technology

Motivated to learn diagnostic and testing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Opticianry program

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN (OPTICIAN OR SCIENCE GRADUATE) | Halifax

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.

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 a quarterly bonus.
• You have a permanent full-time position (35-40 hrs/week).
• 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.

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 (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.