Job Description

Mission Eye Care is a busy, local, 5 doctor independent optometry practice located just south of downtown Calgary in the community of Mission. We continue to grow and looking to add another full and/or part-time optometric technician to join our team! Those who demonstrate a passion for the industry will have ample opportunity for professional growth and advancement. RESPONSIBILITIES: You would be a team player and possess strong critical thinking skills. Your main role is collecting relevant patient history and taking preliminary measurements but you will also be taught how to perform patient procedures over time. You will be responsible for:

• Communicating with patients, staff, and doctors; gathering relevant medical history, learning medical terminology and abbreviations as needed
• Training patients to wear contact lenses safely
• Testing and treatments for dry eye. This requires steady hand-eye coordination and comfort around touching areas of the eyes and face. You will be assisting our doctors and performing some procedures independently with appropriate training

We value excellence in patient care and recognize our staff as our most valuable asset. Training, education and collaboration are pillars of our team environment. BENEFITS: We provide employees with a competitive industry salary, and a company paid comprehensive individual or family medical/dental/vision care package after probation. In recognition for your hard work, we also have many perks including:

• Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation after one year of employment.
• Flexibility: We offer a bonus day system (additional paid days off) for staff with exemplary attendance records.
• Dress code: We provide spa jackets for our technicians to be comfortable and look professional without spending more money on a new wardrobe
• Wellness: Walk away any stress on your lunch break with easy access to Lindsay Park across the road. You also have access to mental health resources through our benefit plan.
• Education: We send our staff to industry leading conferences and training events to help with your career growth.
• Location: Easily accessible central location within good public transit access. Parking on-site is available for a fee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: At least 2 years in a customer-service driven role; medical experience will be given priority.
• Skills: You should be an excellent communicator. You should be a self-starter who can take initiative. You will have meticulous attention to detail. You will also recognize the importance of a productive workplace and have the flexibility to perform administrative tasks during downtime. Please ensure your resume and cover letter are free of spelling and/or grammatical errors, as this is our first indicator of your written communication skills.

If you think you would like to be part of our dynamic health care team, please check us out at www.missioneyecare.ca to see what we do, and if our hours of operation fit with your availability. Please include a cover letter with your resume. We look forward to hearing from you! Job Type: Full-time Salary: $17.00-$20.00 per hour Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Store discount
• Vision care

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are required to wear masks Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2S 3C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location