Job Description

Ophthalmology assistant/MOA position available to start later August or early September

Valued employee will be taking a position for northern health.

Monday to Thursday full time (30-32 hrs/week) available for suitable candidate.

800 am to 400 pm in general. some days could be 8:30-4:30.

Potential to work Friday mornings

Individuals, students interested in part time work may apply as well, please outline availability

Busy ophthalmology practice requires the following individuals:

Energetic, work well in fast paced environment Friendly and professional with strong communication skills both in person and over the phone Commitment to provide exemplary patient care Establish excellent rapport with patients Work well in a team-oriented clinical environment Assist with direct patient care by performing diagnostic testing Excellent computer skills Patience working with senior population Multi tasking abilities Able to complete tasks with a high level of efficiency and accuracy Reliability
Duties include:

Pre examination medical history documentation Visual acuity testing Auto refraction Intra ocular pressure testing Instilling eye drops Optic nerve and retinal imaging Visual field testing Cataract surgery measurements Patient education on eye diseases eg glaucoma , macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eyes etc Cataract surgery information, instructions , forms, booking Entering information into ACCURO electronic medical record (EMR) , scribing Cleaning of exam rooms MOA/Reception duties - booking appointments, calling patients confirming appointments, OR bookings, chart preparation, filing, inventory, sterilization of instruments Cross training for Dr. Michael Buchanan internal medicine/rheumatology practice
Previous medical, ophthalmic or optometric, nursing, dental, pharmacy,veterinary, food service, hospitality experience/background an asset but not necessary. Suitable candidates will be trained.

Students who have availability during working day may apply as well.

If your looking to be apart of a close-knit team who is dedicated to providing excellence in patient/eye care then we want to hear from you!

Apply in confidence, preferably in person with cover letter, resume, wage range expectation to:

Dr. Marian Roesch, Dr. Michael Buchanan

625 Vancouver Street Prince George BC

V2L 5R6

Tel 250-563-7373. fax 250-563-8741. van625@icloud.com

Please include Cover letter expressing why you are applying.

Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.62-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Prince George, BC V2L 5R6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person