Optometric assistant
- 405 Sackville Drive suite 106, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2R9, Canada
On-site
From $19 CAD / hour · Part-time
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Job details
- Pay
- From $19 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Part-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- Working hours
- 20 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Location 405 Sackville Drive suite 106Lower Sackville, NSB4C 2R9
- Work location On site
- Salary$19.00HOUR hourly / 20 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time
- Day, Evening
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3683046
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Optical retail store
- Physician's office
- Private practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
- Assist health care professionals
- Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
- Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
- Maintain supplies
- Perform general clerical duties
- Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA)
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Windows
Additional information
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available