Ophthalmic Technician

Vision Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye-care provider in Ottawa seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to join their team. The role involves preoperative and postoperative patient measurements, ensuring accurate imaging, and providing outstanding patient care. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in science or related field and be comfortable with technology. Fluency in English and intermediate French is required. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including a quarterly bonus, group insurance, and paid time off.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Free LASIK surgery

3 weeks vacation

Group insurance

Telemedicine

RRSP match

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor's program in science or an Opticianry program.
• Comfortable with technology and willing to learn diagnostic tools.
• Fluent in English and advanced intermediate French.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Adaptability with technology

Knowledge of diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's program in science

Opticianry program

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

Tools

Microsoft 365

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN (OPTICIAN OR SCIENCE GRADUATE) | Ottawa

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 receive a quarterly bonus.
• You have a permanent full-time position (35-40hrs / week).
• You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days & 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.
• Your experience in an eye-care environment is an asset.
• Required: You can travel for work / training between our three LASIK MD clinics in the region: Ottawa, Ottawa West & Gatineau.
• Required: You have excellent communication skills, you speak English and français également (advanced intermediate level of French required due to the nature of the tasks or interactions with our French-speaking patients).
• Schedule: You have flexible work availability from Monday to Friday (8:00 am-4:00 pm), as well as occasional Saturdays & Sundays on rotation.

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.