optometric assistant

Envision Eye Health Clinic Optometrists; Prince George; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional eye health clinic in Prince George seeks a dedicated individual to support their optometric team. Responsibilities include administering eye treatments, managing appointments, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least two years of relevant experience. The position requires strong communication skills and attention to detail, offering opportunities for professional growth and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Able to perform general clerical duties.
• Manual dexterity and ability to handle repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer eye drops, ointments, and medications as directed.
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Dependability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office

Transportation / travel 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

Health benefits

• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week