Ophthalmic Technician

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OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN (OPTICIAN OR SCIENCE GRADUATE) | Halifax 

Working for LASIK MD (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential.

Join our team, where our Great Place to Work® certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.   

A look at your benefits      

• You are eligible to receive a quarterly bonus.
• You have a permanent full-time position (approx. 40 hrs/week), you will be considered as part of a candidate pool for upcoming permanent, full-time opportunities.
• You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, 1 floater & 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
• You work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Your tasks at a glance     

• You complete preoperative and postoperative measurements, offering clear explanations to patients throughout the process.
• You review imaging maps to validate their accuracy.
• You are knowledgeable about procedures and technologies available in the clinic.
• You provide outstanding customer service and patient care.
• You support the organization’s Risk Management program by identifying and promptly reporting patient safety concerns, incidents, or potential risks to clinic management, to assist in the organization’s overall efforts to identify, report, and mitigate risks.

 A clear view of your assets     

• You are a graduate of 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).
• You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
• You are motivated to learn how to use various diagnostic and testing tools.
• You have excellent communication skills in English.  
• Your experience in an eye-care environment is an asset.
• Required: You can travel for training and/or work to other clinics in the Atlantic region.  
• Schedule: You have flexible availability on Monday to Friday between 7:30am – 4:00pm, with occasional Saturdays (approx. 1 Saturday p/month).

From our point of view     

Whatever your profile, we are above all looking for someone beyond the CV, since you can benefit from in-house training. Only your motivation and your desire to learn are part of our selection criteria.