Job Description

Duties

- Assist optometrist with patient care, including: obtaining data from various instruments (autorefractor, Non-contact tonometer, lensometer), taking patient history, measuring visual acuity, and performing preliminary tests

- Prepare examination rooms and equipment for patient visits

- Schedule appointments and manage patient flow

- Provide exceptional customer service in every area of the office

- Educate patients on contact lens insertion and removal techniques

- Assist with frame selection, dispensing of eyewear and minor repairs

- Maintain accurate and organized electronic medical records

- Perform other administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning documents, answering phones, registering patients, verifying insurance, etc

Qualifications

- Experience in an optometry or ophthalmology office is an asset but not required. Training will be provided (Maybe you are looking for a career change)

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service to patients of all ages, including pediatrics

- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

-Must be able to work well with others. Office conflict will not be tolerated. This is a very friendly place to work!

Nice to Haves

- Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with electronic medical records systems

- Familiarity with optical procedures and equipment is a plus

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the needs of the practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking Vision care
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person