Optical Associate - Part time

FYihealth Group; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Optical coverage

Growth opportunities

Job summary

FYidoctors Lacombe - AB-2A is seeking an Optical Associate to join our clinic. The role focuses on greeting patients, guiding eyewear selections, and ensuring precise measurements for a comfortable fit.

You’ll handle appointments, billing, and assist with contact lens fittings in a fast-paced, patient-first setting. Ideal candidates bring optical or retail experience, excellent communication, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical retail or clinics is an asset.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfort with technology and computers.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist in-person, by phone, and by email.
• Explain eyewear options and help with frame selection.
• Take measurements and ensure proper frame fit.
• Coordinate appointments and prepare prescriptions.
• Assist with billing and payments.
• Support contact lens fittings and orders.
• Deliver outstanding patient experiences and teamwork.

Skills

Optical experience

Retail experience

MS Office Suite

Customer service

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our FYidoctors Lacombe - AB-2A clinic is looking for someone like you to bring your exceptional skills and experience and join us as an Optical Associate to fill an existing vacancy!

In this role, you’ll enhance the lives of our patients every single day, delivering exceptional vision and eyewear experiences in a dynamic, rewarding, and collaborative environment.

This position is a part-time role working 20-29 hours per week. Our clinic is open Monday to Friday.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and welcome patients to the clinic, engage with patients in person, by phone, and via email
• Educate patients on eyewear options tailored to their lifestyle, assisting with frame selection to ensure optimal value, quality, aesthetics, and performance
• Interpret optical prescriptions provided by the optometrist
• Perform frame and facial measurements, ensuring proper fit and positioning of new eyewear, as well as repairs and adjustments
• Coordinate appointments, and prepare prescription printouts
• Manage billing and payments for patients, insurers and other third parties
• Assist with contact lens fittings and process contact lens orders
• Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive patient experience
• Support clinic operations by performing additional duties as required

What You Bring

• Previous optical experience or retail experience is considered an asset
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with technology and computers, including MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for connecting with patients and delivering exceptional patient experiences
• A collaborative, adaptable, and proactive team player with a growth mindset, able to manage changing priorities effectively

How You'll Benefit

• Competitive wages with the opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses(available at qualifying clinics)
• A comprehensive benefits package featuring exceptional optical coverage
• Rapid and ongoing growth, providing a consistently challenging and rewarding environment
• A workplace culture that fosters collaborationand teamwork
• Continuous training and development opportunities to support your careergrowth

Why You Should Join Us

FYidoctors, a division of FYihealth group, is Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced eyecare provider. Our purpose is simple: enhance the lives of our patients. If you're excited about joining a team that puts patients first and enjoys the process, you belong with us! Our doctor-led, patient-first approach has driven our rapid growth. At FYi, you'll have a meaningful impact on people's lives and have fun doing it.

At FYihealth group, our core values are Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are happy to provide accommodations, should they be required, at any point in the application process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know. All accommodation information will be kept confidential and used solely to ensure an accessible candidate experience.