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Optometric Assistant/Receptionist

Edmonton, AB
$17 - $19/hour
Mid Level
Part-time
Full-time

Top Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience
Bonus pay
Company events

About the role

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Optometric Assistant to join our team. As an Optometric Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and assisting with various administrative and clinical tasks. If you have a passion for healthcare and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and check-in patients, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere
  • Collect patient information, update medical records, and verify insurance coverage
  • Schedule appointments and manage the appointment calendar
  • Assist with preliminary vision testing, including visual acuity and color vision tests
  • Prepare examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and organization
  • Assist the optometrist during eye examinations, including taking patient history and recording measurements
  • Educate patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care
  • Process sales transactions for eye exams, eyewear and contact lenses

Experience:

  • Previous experience working in a medical office or optometry setting preferred
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Optosys
  • Experience working at the front desk or in retail sales is beneficial
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide exceptional customer service
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

We offer competitive pay based on experience.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26 – 40 per week

Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay

Benefits:

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

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

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

Work Location: In person

About Optometrists' Clinic Inc.

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