optometric assistant

Government of Canada; Prince George; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health department in Prince George is seeking a healthcare assistant to administer medications and operate ophthalmic equipment. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing patient appointments and performing clerical duties. The position requires attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. Health benefits including vision care and travel expenses paid by the employer are offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid travel expenses

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Experience with receptionist tasks and managing appointments.

Responsibilities

• Administer eye drops and medications as directed.
• Operate ophthalmic testing instruments.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Manage inventory and office functions.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Attention to detail

Interpersonal awareness

Client focus

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• 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

Qualifications

• MS Excel
• MS Office

Additional information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits