Surgical Assistant

LASIK MD; Kingston; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Free LASIK surgery

3 weeks vacation

3 sick days & 1 wellness day

Group insurance & RRSP match

Telemedicine

Job summary

LASIK MD is seeking a Surgical Assistant in Kingston, ON to join a team of ophthalmology professionals. You will prepare rooms and instruments, assist surgeons, and reassure patients throughout procedures.

The role includes cross-training in OR and receptionist duties, with a focus on precision and safety within a busy clinic. The position offers a permanent full-time schedule (approximately 25–28 hours/week) with benefits, bonus eligibility, and opportunities to work across LASIK MD clinics in

Qualifications

• Excellent communication in English is required.
• Ability to connect with others and build trust is essential.
• Strong sense of responsibility and professional attitude is expected.
• Interest in health field and helping others is important.
• Comfort with computers and MS 365; EMR knowledge is a plus.
• Healthcare experience is an asset for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and tools before intraocular procedures.
• Support the surgeon and team during procedures.
• Communicate with patients to reassure and inform as needed.
• Coordinate and assist in all interventions as part of the team.
• Stand for long periods in the operating room and maintain precision.
• Cross-train in related OR and Reception duties.
• Assist with Risk Management by reporting safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Excellent communication in English

People skills

Sense of responsibility

Interest in health field

Computers & Microsoft 365

Healthcare experience asset

Job description

| Kingston, ON

Working in a LASIK MD clinic (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential.

SURGICAL ASSISTANT - Kingston, ON

Position at LASIK MD

See If You Are Our Next

Join our team, where our Great Place to Work certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.

The wage range for this role is $23.73 - $25.22/hr

A Look At Your Benefits

• You are eligible to receive a bonus.
• You have a permanent full-time position (approx. 25hrs-28hrs/week), and we currently have one vacant position.
• You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days & 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
• You work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

Your tasks at a glance

• You will become a specialist of the tools and technologies used in intraocular procedures.
• You are the person the surgeon relies on to prepare the room and its tools before the procedures.
• You always find the right words to support and reassure the patient if necessary.
• You thrive in a team environment and know by heart the actions to take to coordinate and support each intervention.
• You are comfortable working on your feet in the operating room.
• You are a stickler for details and work with precision and accuracy.
• You will be cross-trained in other technical roles within the operating room and in Receptionist duties.
• You support the organization’s Risk Management program by identifying and promptly reporting patient safety concerns, incidents, or potential risks to clinic management, to assist in the organization’s overall efforts to identify, report, and mitigate risks.

A clear view of your assets

• You have excellent communication skills in English.
• You find it easy to connect with others and quickly build trust.
• You have a sense of responsibility and take your role seriously.
• You have a definite interest in the field of health and in helping others.
• You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
• Your experience in the healthcare field is considered an asset (Optometric Assistant, Orderly, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Lab Technician, Sterilization Assistant, Animal Health Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, etc.).
• Required: You have the willingness to occasionally help out our partnering LASIK MD clinics in the ON region (planning & expenses covered by Vision Group).
• Schedule: You have flexible availability to work on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursdays & Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.