Medical Office Assistant / Ophthalmic Technician (training provided)

Job summary

The role involves managing patient appointments, billing, and clinical administrative tasks while supporting physicians with daily operations. You will also perform diagnostic testing and assist with patient workflows in a fast-paced ophthalmology clinic.

Job details

Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team! Location: Abbotsford, Chilliwack BC Employment Type: Full Time - Must be willing to work in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Compensation: $19–$23 per hour Department: MOA, Ophthalmic Technician Experience: Mid-Level preferred; training provided Are you energetic, organized, and detail-oriented? Do you thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team? Fraser Valley Cataract & Laser (FVCL) is a growing ophthalmology clinic and surgical centre specializing in eye disease and surgery. Our team of ophthalmologists provides a wide range of services, including MSP-covered examinations and surgeries, as well as private lens surgery and LASIK. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team in a full-time position in abbotsford and chilliwack. Schedule & Location Must be willing to work between our Chilliwack and Abbotsford locations Training will primarily take place in Abbotsford. Key Duties Greeting patients in person, over the phone, and via email in a professional and supportive manner Booking and coordinating patient appointments Billing, invoicing, and processing payments Supporting physicians with daily clinical needs Assisting with patient care and clinical workflows Tracking lab results and coordinating follow-ups Providing patients with instructions for diagnostic testing Performing diagnostic testing and patient workups Using the Accuro EMR system Working collaboratively with physicians and team members Supporting clinic systems, workflows, and process improvements Ophthalmic Assistant Experience — Asset Experience with the following is an asset, but training will be provided for the right candidate: Visual field testing OCT imaging Auto-refraction Non-contact tonometry Patient workups If you do not have direct ophthalmology experience, a strong work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to learn quickly are essential. What We’re Looking For Reliable and dependable Professional and friendly communication skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and organization Ability to multitask and prioritize Comfortable learning new technology and systems Team-oriented and willing to assist wherever needed Previous medical or ophthalmology experience is an asset, but not required Compensation: $19–$23 per hour Locations: Abbotsford,Chilliwack, British Columbia Department: MOA, Ophthalmic Technician Employment Type: Full Time

What you’ll do

The role involves managing patient appointments, billing, and clinical administrative tasks while supporting physicians with daily operations. You will also perform diagnostic testing and assist with patient workflows in a fast-paced ophthalmology clinic.

Requirements

Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced medical environment. While previous ophthalmology experience is an asset, the clinic provides training for the right candidate.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Appointment Scheduling · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Payment Processing · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient communication
• Appointment scheduling
• Billing
• Invoicing
• Payment processing
• Clinical support
• Patient care
• Diagnostic testing
• Visual field testing
• OCT imaging
• Auto-refraction
• Non-contact tonometry
• Accuro EMR
• Multitasking
• Data entry
• Organization
• Energetic
• Workflow Management
• Positivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Quick Learning
• Communication
• Electronic Medical Record
• Ophthalmology
• Surgery
• Visual Field Tests
• Team Oriented
• Process Improvement
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Ophthalmic Medical Technician
• Registrar / Patient Service Representative
• Health Care Assistants
• Patient Representatives
• Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

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