Optical laboratory assistant (NOC 33109)

SKYLIGHT OPTICAL INC.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SKYLIGHT OPTICAL INC. is seeking a dedicated Optical Laboratory Assistant in Richmond. The role involves fitting patients with eyeglasses or contact lenses and managing laboratory operations. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and strong client-service focus. This position offers an opportunity for hands-on training in a vital healthcare role.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Gather specifications for eyewear from prescriptions.
• Fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contacts.
• Maintain optical laboratory equipment and client records.
• Manage inventory and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Completion of secondary school

Job description

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Optical laboratory assistant (NOC 33109)

Wages: $24.00 hourly / 30-35 hours per week
Period of Employment: Permanent employment
Hours of Work: Full time

Start: as soon as possible
Number of job vacancies：1
Language: English
Education: Completion of secondary school is required
Experience: On-the job training will be provided

Responsibilities

• Accurately gather and interpret detailed specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses based on prescriptions provided by optometrists or ophthalmologists.
• Assist clients in selecting appropriate frames and lenses that meet their prescription needs, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences.
• Fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, ensuring comfort, proper alignment, and optimal vision correction.
• Meticulously update and maintain comprehensive prescription records for each client, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems to manage client files, ensuring that all prescription details are easily accessible for future reference.

• Regularly clean, calibrate, and maintain optical laboratory equipment, such as lensometers, lens edgers, and coating machines, to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, identifying and troubleshooting any issues to prevent disruptions in service.
• Manage day-to-day clerical tasks, including answering phones, responding to client inquiries, and managing correspondence, to support the smooth operation of the optical laboratory.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and record-keeping to maintain organized and up-to-date client and operational records.
• Efficiently process client files, insurance forms, and other paperwork related to the production and delivery of eyewear.
• Coordinate and manage appointment scheduling, confirming client visits through phone calls, emails, or text reminders.
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies, lenses, and laboratory equipment, placing orders as needed to ensure uninterrupted service.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player

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