Optometric Assistant

Autismservices; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance

Medical, dental and vision benefits

On the job training and support

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Vista Eyecare is seeking a full-time optometric assistant who is passionate about patient care and integrates into a medical team. The practice, established in 2003, values getting to know patients and treating everyone like family.

The ideal candidate is friendly, collaborative, and capable of multitasking in a busy clinic. Prior optical or medical office experience is a plus but not required. We offer in-house training and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic and collaborative demeanor.
• Invested in delivering the best patient care experience.
• Able to prioritize tasks, stay focused, and communicate well in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors warmly and professionally.
• Perform preliminary tests to prepare patients for the optometrists.
• Maintain efficient office flow and adapt to high-paced conditions.
• Perform post-testing tasks (OCTs, visual fields, etc.).
• Create detailed entries into electronic health records.
• Update patient information including medical history and insurance details.
• Support other team members to ensure smooth office operations.

Job description

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit a resume with a cover letter in person at #10 - 3012 Meadows Parkway or by email [e-mail]. You can learn more about us by checking us out on Instagram, Facebook, or our website (www.vistaeyecare.ca).

Application Information

Employer Address:
10-3012 MEADOWS PKY
SASKATOON,SK
CANADA
S7V0R6

Vista Eyecare is looking for a full time optometric assistant who has a passion for providing amazing patient care and working as an integral part of a medical team. We are an independent optometry practice established in 2003. We value getting to know our patients and want everyone who walks through our door to feel like family.

The ideal addition to our team is:

• Friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, and collaborative
• Invested in the best patient care experience
• Able to prioritize tasks, stay focused, and communicate well in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and time management are critical
• Comfortable working in both an individual and team setting
• Creative and eager to take initiatives to help make the practice better
• Previous optical or medical office experience is a plus but not required.

We Offer:

• Monday to Friday schedule
• Healthy work-life balance
• Competitive wage with opportunity for advancement
• A strong support team of staff, the majority of whom have been with us for over 10 years
• On the job training and support
• Clothing allowance
• Medical, dental and vision care benefits

Day-to-day duties include:

• Greeting patients and visitors warmly and professionally upon arrival
• Performing preliminary tests to get patients ready for the optometrists
• High level planning with the ability to pivot and maintain efficient office flow in a high-paced environment
• Performing supplementary post-testing (OCTs, visual fields, etc.)
• Creating detailed entries into electronic health records
• Collecting and updating patient information, including personal details, medical history, and insurance information
• Being a team player and assisting other team members to ensure a smooth office flow
• Cross training in other areas such as minor optical adjustment and repair when needed
• General office duties (answering phones, processing insurance, taking payment, keeping the office tidy)