Optometric Assistant

FYidoctors; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking clinic as an Optometric Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing patient experiences. This part-time position offers the chance to engage with clients, manage appointments, and assist with eyewear selections. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact on people's lives. If you're passionate about patient care and enjoy a dynamic work setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Quarterly bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience is required.
• Experience in a customer-facing retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service.
• Managing appointment bookings and administering pre-testing services.

Skills

Customer Service

Optical Experience

Technology Proficiency

Multi-tasking

Job description

Our FYidoctors Calgary Harvest Hills clinic is looking for someone like you to bring your exceptional skills and experience with you and join us as our newest Optometric Assistant.

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

You will play a critical role within FYidoctors by delivering world-class service to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients every day. As our newest Optometric Assistant, you'll often be the first point of contact with the public and your responsibilities will include front desk reception, pre-testing, and the retail sale of eyewear.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Welcoming patients into the clinic, providing excellent customer service and fostering a positive patient experience
• Checking patients in and out of the office
• Communicating with patients in person, by phone, and by email
• Managing appointment bookings, prescription printouts, and billing and payments
• Administering pre-testing services
• Educating clients about the best eyewear choices for their lifestyle, ensuring they receive the best in value and quality
• Informing patients about advances in corrective eyewear solutions as well as assisting with the selection of frames to suit their aesthetic and performance needs
• Interpreting optical prescriptions as written by an optometrist
• Performing frame and facial measurements to ensure correct fit and positioning of new eyewear and performing repairs and adjustments to returning patients'
• Placing Contact Lens orders and assisting with fittings

What Do You Bring?

• Previous optical experience is required
• Previous experience in a customer-facing, preferably retail environment
• A high level of comfort using technology and computers
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

How You'll Benefit:

• Competitive wages including quarterly bonuses (for qualifying clinics)
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding optical coverage
• Rapid and continued growth, ensuring a constantly challenging and rewarding environment
• A workplace culture that fosters a sense of collaboration
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you develop your career

Why You Should Join Us:

FYidoctors, a division of FYihealth group, is Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced eyecare provider. Our purpose is to 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 your recruiter know. All accommodation information will be kept confidential and used solely to ensure an accessible candidate experience.