At Eyes in Town we are committed to helping our patients see well while keeping their eyes healthy. We are looking for an Optometric Assistant who is enthusiastic about eye care and loves working with patients to provide exemplary customer service. We have a great team and are looking for an individual with clear communication skills that will be able to learn on the job. We would consider experience in an optometry office an asset, but not a necessity.
Hours: 40 hours/week, 5 days/week including Thursday's until 7:00.
Start date: November/December 2022
Experience: preferred but not a requirement
Primary Responsibilities:
greet patients as they enter the office in a professional and friendly manner
reception including answering the phone, booking appointments, processing insurance claims, and patient recalls
pretesting patients before their appointment with the doctor
additional testing with patients including retinal photography, OCT, and peripheral vision testing
training patients to insert and remove contact lenses
assisting patients in frame styling and lens selection based on their individual needs
supporting and assisting other team members
opening and closing procedures as well as office cleaning
Requirements:
communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude
motivation to learn with the possibility of extra education on the job including the optometric assistant course (CCOA course)
confidence in skills mastered
computer skills for electronic medical records
enthusiasm and love of working with people
passion for delivering excellent customer service every day
We are committed to providing a positive work environment with many opportunities to learn and grow. We are excited to meet our new team member! Hours of operation are M,T,W,F 9-5:30 and Thursday 9-7:00. No weekends.
Please send your resume and a custom cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for this position. Email us at info@eyesintown.ca
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