Optometric Assistant

Job description

We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of a dynamic team, loves to learn new things, and wants to have a career helping and working with people!

We offer competitive wages, team discounts on glasses and contact lenses, fun team events and most importantly, a work-life balance

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- The next Optometric Assistant to join our rapidly growing business part-time to start
- Someone who wants to be part of a dynamic team, loves to learn new things, and wants to have a career helping and working with people.

You MUST have Optometric or Ophthalmology background!!!!

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The ideal candidate must be:
- passionate about working with people and making sure they have the best customer experience possible
- organized, independent, detail oriented and reliable
- enthusiastic, confident, friendly and outgoing
- excited to work in a fast paced and team based environment
- enthusiastic to learn and have the motivation to continually improve oneself
- able to think on your feet, take initiative and prioritize tasks

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Front desk and reception duties including, but not limited to: greeting patients, scheduling and confirming appointments, answering and triaging phone calls, monitoring patient flow, processing payments, insurance verification, maintaining our recall system, as well as communicating with doctors, other team members and patients
- Conducting preliminary diagnostic testing prior to the eye exam with the optometrist
- Maintaining records and ensure patient privacy
- Assisting with retail sales of contact lenses

EXPERIENCE

- Customer service role is preferred

- MUST have OHIP and private insurance experience

-MUST have front desk operations in a medical office setting

-MUST have optometric experience along with pre testing experience - Knowledge of electronic medical records systems is beneficial

-You MUST have Optometric or Ophthalmology background!!!!

As an Optometric Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of the optometry office. This position requires a combination of retail sales skills, front desk management, and patient care. If you are passionate about helping others, have excellent organizational skills, and enjoy working in a healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or skills associated with this position.

WHO ARE WE?
- We’re a vibrant and progressive, full-service optometry office located in LensCrafters Square One
- We work hard, learn all the time, and find time for team fun and growing our office culture
- We strive to treat our patients as if they were family and to deliver an eye care experience that outshines the rest

WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Competitive pay, including raises for years of service and specific training
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
- A patient focused team environment
- Team events
- Paid vacation

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: From $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every Weekend
• Available Monday-Sunday

Education:

• Optometric experience and knowledge (Required)

Experience:

• MUST have Optometric or Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (MUST)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person