optometric assistant

Vision EyeCare Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An optical health care provider in Toronto seeks a candidate to assist healthcare professionals and manage office functions. Responsibilities include operating ophthalmic equipment, scheduling appointments, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should possess a college certificate and strong communication skills. Previous experience in the field is an asset. This is a casual position with 8 to 16 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical retail is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking.

Responsibilities

• Assist health care professionals.
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments.
• Manage routine office functions including reception.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Organized

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Optical retail store
• Office of health care professional

Tasks

• Assist health care professionals
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Work Term : Casual
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 8 to 16 hours per week