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optometrist assistant

Island Eyecare Ltd.about 19 hours ago
Sydney, NS
CA$35,360 - CA$41,600/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Free parking available

About the role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Optical retail store. Office of health care professional. Ophthalmic or optical laboratory. 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. Follow through on treatment programs with patients. Maintain prescription records . Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments. Clean and maintain equipment. Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies. Maintain supplies. Perform general clerical duties. Schedule and confirm appointments. Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history. Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments. Organize and maintain inventory. Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. Area of specialization: Ophthalmology. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: 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?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities.

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