optometrist assistant

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Office of health care professional. Hospital/medical facility or clinic. Tasks: Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists. Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments. Clean and maintain equipment. Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies. Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices. Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation. Maintain supplies. Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas. Process files and paperwork. Schedule and confirm appointments. Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history. Order supplies and equipment. Organize and maintain inventory. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. MS Word. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Experience: Experience an asset. Other benefits: On-site housing options. Transportation provided by employer. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

• On-site housing options • Transportation provided by employer

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• Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Combination of sitting
• standing
• walking Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Minimum education

Trade certificate

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Aug 26, 2026