Ophthalmic Technician

LASIK MD; Moncton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to improving patients' eyesight at a leading eye care provider. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a crucial role in preoperative and postoperative care, ensuring patients feel informed and supported throughout their journey. With a permanent full-time position, you will enjoy a rewarding career with benefits like free LASIK surgery, generous vacation time, and group insurance. This is an exciting opportunity to work with experts in the field and contribute to a culture that values inclusivity and support. If you are motivated, bilingual, and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free LASIK Surgery

3 Weeks of Vacation

3 Sick Days

1 Floater Day

1 Wellness Day

Group Insurance

Telemedicine

RRSP Match

Qualifications

• Graduate in science or opticianry; COT or COMT certification is a plus.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and French required.

Responsibilities

• Complete preoperative and postoperative measurements for patients.
• Provide outstanding customer service and patient care.
• Cross-train for Clinical Assistant position after initial training.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of Ophthalmology Procedures

Technology Proficiency

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Opticianry Program

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

Tools

Microsoft 365

EMR Systems

Job description

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN (OPTICIAN OR SCIENCE GRADUATE)

Working for LASIK MD (a partner of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a 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 have a permanent full-time position (37hrs/week).
• You benefit from free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, 1 floater, and 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine, and 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 will be cross-trained for the Clinical Assistant position (once you have completed your initial training).

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.
• Your experience in an eye-care environment is an asset.
• Important: You have excellent communication skills, you speak English et français également (advanced intermediate level of French required due to the nature of the tasks or interactions with our French-speaking patients).
• Schedule: You are available to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some flexibility required for occasional early mornings or late evenings.

Address: 890 Main St, Suite 100, Moncton, NB E1C 1G4 (current location) & 30 Englehart St, Dieppe, NB E1A 8H3 (future location).

From our point of view

If you think you are the ideal candidate for this role and are ready to join a passionate and hard-working team, apply now.