Optometric Assistant

Visique; Newmarket; Presencial; CAD 27.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Quarterly bonuses

Comprehensive optical benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Training and development

Descripción de la vacante

FYidoctors Newmarket is seeking an Optometric Assistant to join a busy clinic and support daily patient care. You will greet patients, perform pre-testing, assist with frame selection, and help manage appointments and billing. A collaborative team works to deliver exceptional eye care experiences.

The role emphasizes accurate measurements, patient communication, and a proactive approach to clinic operations in a fast-paced setting.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years optical experience required.
• CCOA designation preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Greet and welcome patients; manage check-in/check-out and engage with patients in person, by phone, and by email.
• Perform pre-testing to support comprehensive eye care.
• Educate patients on eyewear options and assist with frame selection for value and fit.
• Interpret optical prescriptions from the optometrist.
• Take frame and facial measurements and handle repairs/adjustments.
• Coordinate appointments and prepare prescription printouts.
• Manage billing and payments for patients, insurers, and third parties.
• Assist with contact lens fittings and orders.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and positive patient experience.
• Support clinic operations with additional duties as required.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Educación

CCOA designation preferred

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Our FYidoctors Newmarket clinic is looking for someone like you to bring your exceptional skills and experience to join us as an Optometric Assistant 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 full-time role working30-40 hours per week. Our clinic is open Monday to Friday.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and welcome patients to the clinic, manage patient check in and check out and engage with patients in person, by phone, and via email
• Perform pre-testing to support comprehensive eye care
• 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

• Past or current CCOA designation preferred
• Minimum 3 years optical experience required
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Dry Eye experience would be an asset
• 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 qualify 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.

FYihealth group aims to create a comprehensive rewards package to attract and retain top talent. The expected starting compensation for this position is between $19.30 to $22.96 hourly, considering factors like experience, skills, and qualifications. Base pay is just one component of our overall Total Rewards offering. We look forward to speaking with you more about our continued dedication to our team's overall well-being and growth.