Ophthalmic Assistant

We are hiring an enthusiastic ophthalmic assistant to help in a busy eye (ophthalmology) clinic (NOC 33109).

Duties include scheduling and confirming appointments, facilitating in-office patient flow, taking patients' general medical and ophthalmic history, operating ophthalmic testing instruments (including equipment such as OCT and visual fields), recording test results, administering eye drops, assisting with procedures, as well as other administrative duties as required.

High-level computer skills, a strong command of English, and a pleasant and altruistic personality are an absolute must!

$22.04/hr permanent / full-time with annual incremental performance-based raises.

Please send your resume if you are interested.

Overview
Languages

English
Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks

Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
Assist health care professionals
Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
Clean and maintain equipment
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
Maintain inventory of equipment
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

Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge

MS Excel
MS Office
MS Windows
MS Word

Area of specialization

Ophthalmology

Additional information
Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
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
Creativity