optometric assistant

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health service in Calgary seeks a Certified Optometric Assistant to support ophthalmology professionals. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting in patient assessments, and maintaining medical records. The role requires certification and offers various health and financial benefits along with a structured work environment. Candidates must have good organizational skills and a minimum of one year of relevant experience.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Proficiency in managing patient documentation and clerical tasks.
• Ability to operate and maintain medical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Assist in patient assessments and clinical consultations.
• Record vital signs and maintain inventories of supplies.

Skills

Administer eye drops, ointments and medications

Assist health care professionals

Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments

Record test results and medications

Manage routine office functions

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Urban area
• Optical retail store
• Office of health care professional

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Develop information materials for patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Record vital signs
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Perform general clerical duties
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA)

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Electronic medical records

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefitsHealth care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities