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optometric assistant
Posted on October 25, 2024 by Employer details Vivid Eye Care
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OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT Join our dynamic optometry team as an Optometric Assistant, where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge eye care technology! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love making a difference in people?s lives, this is your chance to play a vital role in helping patients achieve their best vision. In our busy, family-oriented optometry office, it?s essential for our doctors to stay on schedule, and our technicians have a crucial role in managing this time effectively. With a supportive team, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth, we?re looking for someone who?s ready to shine in our welcoming clinic. If you're detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to a brighter future for our patients, we want to hear from you! After 14 years in business, we are still actively growing, and we are looking to expand our team. This position will be primarily based out of our Cranston (SE Calgary) location, but the flexibility to work out of our Meadows Mile (SE Calgary) location would be extremely valuable. As both of our locations are open evenings and weekends, availability for some evening and Saturday shifts will be required. *Your Role:* · Assist optometrists by quickly and efficiently take patient?s medical histories, imaging, and measurements, while keeping patients comfortable. · Instill eye drops for patients. · Training patients on proper contact lens insertion and removal techniques. · Contribute to business growth by completing administrative tasks and related tasks as needed, i.e. ordering pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, etc. · Scribing. · Provide basic coverage at reception desk during the lunch hour. · Sanitization of patient areas and light cleaning. *Your Compensation Package:* · Competitive hourly rate based on experience, with annual compensation reviews based on performance. · After probationary period: bonus profit-sharing opportunities, health spending account, RRSP matching + annual bonus. · Complimentary eye care/eye wear for self, and further discounts on eye care/eye wear for self and family. · Two weeks paid vacation and 5 paid flex days after 1 year of employment. · Other ?perks?: team building activities, conferences/further learning opportunities. *Skills & Quali?cations:* · All eye care-related experience will be considered an asset, though our ideal candidate will have 2 years of pretest experience. We are willing to train the right individual. · Optical sales experience considered a strong asset, but not mandatory. · Strong verbal & written communication skills. · Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask. · Ability to learn new software (EMR programs), though experience with Visual Eyes software would be ideal. · Communicative; must be able to easily engage with patients, and quickly relay information to our staff and doctors. · We love a self-starter who takes initiative! If you think you would be a great fit for us, we want to hear from you! *To be considered for this position, please send a resume (including your postal code) and customized cover letter and/or video message showing us why you?re the best person for the position to hiring@vivideyecare.ca, with the subject line "Cranston Optometric Assistant". *_Any candidate who calls either of our locations will not be considered, as our phone lines are to remain open for patients._ Thank you for your interest in Vivid Eye Care! All applications will be handled in confidence, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * On-site parking * Paid time off * Profit sharing * RRSP match * Store discount * Vision care Work Location: In person- LocationCalgary, AB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$18.00 to $22.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9501652657
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