- Experience
- 0 to 2 years
- Education
- Highschool (DES, DEP, ASP)
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 42 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting
- Optical retail store
- Office of health care professional
- Ophthalmic or optical laboratory
Tasks
- Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
- Assist health care professionals
- Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
- Follow through on treatment programs with patients
- Help medical examiner in charge
- Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
- Maintain prescription records
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
- Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
- Maintain supplies
- 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
- Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Office
Area of specialization
- Ophthalmology
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you currently a student?
- 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
- Evening
Employment terms options
- Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities