Receptionist/Optometric Assistant

Eye & Vision Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local optometry practice in Toronto seeks an Optometric Assistant/Receptionist with prior experience in an optometrist office. Responsibilities include supporting visual examination procedures, handling appointments, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate possesses neat handwriting, strong computer skills, attention to detail, and a friendly personality.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an optometrist office.
• Ability to perform office duties such as filing patient records.
• Familiarity with handling patient invoices and payments.

Responsibilities

• Backup support for visual fields examinations, OCT and retinal photography.
• Answering the telephone, scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Welcoming patients who visit the clinic.

Skills

neat and legible handwriting

computer skills

attention to detail

a friendly outgoing personality

Job description

We are a busy optometrist practice located in the Leaside (Eglinton and Bayview) area of Toronto near the Eglinton Crosstown transit line. We have been in this area for over 45 years so we have a large and loyal patient base. We provide high quality care and service for our patients. We are a team of three doctors and three staff who work together to keep the office running smoothly while servicing our patients with the care that they expect to receive.

We recently moved to a new office on Bayview Avenue. Our dispensing area is modern, bright, and displays the latest eyewear fashions. We are constantly updating our spectacle and contact lenses offerings. We are equipped with a Humphrey’s visual field analyzer, Zeiss OCT/fundus photography and a retinal camera and are looking to upgrade this equipment in the near future.

Our office hours are 9 am to 7 pm Mondays through Thursday and 9 am to 5 pm on Fridays. Our office is closed on weekends and holidays.

In your capacity as Optometric Assistant/Receptionist you will be responsible for:

• backup support for visual fields examinations, OCT and retinal photography
• office duties such as filing patient records and doing recalls
• answering the telephone, scheduling and confirming appointments
• welcoming patients who visit the clinic
• accurately recording personal data and communications for medical records
• finalizing patient invoices and taking payments
• maintain OHIP files and information and OHIP submissions

A successful candidate must demonstrate that they have worked in an optometrist office before and have the experiences mentioned above and, in addition, have the following skills:

• neat and legible handwriting
• computer skills
• attention to detail
• a friendly outgoing personality

Do not submit your resume unless you have the skills and experiences that we are seeking.