Optometric Assistant/Receptionist

Do you love working alongside a fun, friendly and supportive team?! Do you thrive when helping and connecting with others?! If this sounds like you; YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US!

Prairie Eye Care is a family owned business that has delivered eye care for over ten years. With multiple locations in Winnipeg and Edmonton; we are always looking to grow and expand our team!

We are currently in search of an Optometric Assistant to join our team in Winnipeg! Our primary need will be at our 15-1795 Henderson Hwy location. (Candidate must be available to work shifts at any of our four Winnipeg locations when necessary.)

15-1795 Henderson Hwy

2-1399 McPhillips St

212-1020 Lorimer Blvd

3-1490 Plessis Rd

In this role, the right candidate will be bring a positive energy to the clinic, welcoming patients of all ages with varying medical and visual conditions. This role involves answering phones, booking appointments, running insurance and interacting with team members, doctors and communicating with other health care clinics.

Prairie Eye Care welcomes the opportunity to train and educate an interested applicant who is new to the optical world and we encourage experienced Optometric Assistants and Eyewear Consultants to apply.

Experience in any health care services / chiropractic / physio / dental / optometry, is considered an asset to our dynamic team.

Qualifications of the ideal candidate:

• Willingness to learn
• Friendly/approachable
• Strong communication/leadership skills
• Organized
• Great at multitasking
• Strong attention to detail
• Computer/technology skills
• Able to deliver the most superior care to patients

As a team member of Prairie Eye Care you will:

• Welcome/ Greet Patients
• Educate Patients
• Create invoices
• Submit / receive insurance payments
• Book Appointments
• Answer phones
• Pretest patients before seeing the doctor
• Case history and run other ophthalmic testing equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Business casual attire
• Store discounts
• Educational opportunities
• Team building / wellness

Prairie Eye Care is driven by excellent patient care while also offering a strong focus on the development and success of our staff. Our clinics provide an inclusive environment, with a diverse team, that exhibits a welcoming and respectful workplace culture. We are happy to care for children as young as 6 months old, families, athletes, and community members.

If you are someone who thinks they would be a great addition to the Prairie Eye Care team, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter. Thank you in advance to all applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

***Every step of the way, we are GUIDED BY YOUR VISION and dedicated to your visual and ocular health and wellness.***

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-06