Optometric assistant

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Urban area
• Optical retail store
• Office of health care professional
• Private practice

Tasks

• Assist health care professionals
• Maintain prescription records
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Maintain 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
• Organize and maintain inventory

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Ophthalmology

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week