Job Description

We are presently seeking energetic, highly motivated individuals to fill positions as Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians.

As a successful candidate, you must have a desire to help enrich the patient experience from the first point of contact, through the diagnosis and any procedures offered, in addition to post-procedural care. You must also have excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. As a successful applicant, you will:

Participate in all activities related to preliminary history taking, vision assessment, diagnostic testing (including, but not limited to OCT, angiography, retinal photography, visual field testing) and counselling patients for procedures.

You must be proficient in all roles in the eye procedure suite including prepping the patient, and assisting the surgeon as needed, including the ability to:

Clean and sterilize relevant equipment and maintain a clean and safe work environment Perform interviewer-administered questionnaires Ensure accurate inventory of ophthalmic supplies Patient coordination and post-procedural care Manual data entry Patient education

Required Skills / Aptitudes

Customer service driven - focused on providing an exceptional patient experience Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure is a must to work in this fast-paced environment Flexibility regarding scheduling (early morning starts and late afternoon completion) Excellent written and communication skills required Successful and proven track record of working in teams Previous experience working in an ophthalmic medical practice preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize work Flexibility and adaptability to changing roles and requirements Excellence attendance and a record of punctuality Knowledge of EMRs and MS Office preferred Certified COA, COT or COMT preferred, but not necessary, can train.

Experience:

Ophthalmology or Optometry: 2 years (preferred) Graduate from a Bachelor's program in science (BSc), an Opticianry program (license not required), a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT). New graduates are welcome, as are International Medical Graduates.
Only those candidates that meet the necessary qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 250 words) for why you are interested in this position. Reimbursement is commensurate with experience.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Orangeville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Ophthalmology: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person