Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 to 45 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

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Relocation costs not covered by employer Urban area Optical retail store Office of health care professional

Tasks

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Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists Assist health care professionals Assist physicians in the assessment of patients Develop information materials for patients Follow through on treatment programs with patients Help medical examiner in charge Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists Set up and dismantle equipment Clean and maintain equipment Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies Record vital signs Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation Maintain supplies Maintain inventory of equipment Document patient rehabilitation progress 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 Order supplies and equipment Organize and maintain inventory

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA)

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel MS Office MS Outlook MS Windows MS Word Electronic medical records

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? 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 have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

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Evening

Experience

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1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

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Shift Flexible hours Morning Day Weekend Overtime available

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination * Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)