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Optometric Assistant

Downtown Vision12 days ago
Toronto, ON
CA$19 - CA$23/hour
Mid Level
Part-time
Full-time

Top Benefits

Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care

About the role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to learn and grow in a healthcare setting?

We are looking for an energetic, outgoing team member to join our team FULL TIME (up to 40 hours) as an OPTOMETRIC/OPTICAL ASSISTANT at Downtown Vision, in the heart of downtown Toronto!

We provide routine eye exams, advance dry eye treatments and specialty contact lenses, along with a full-service optical with a curated mid to high end frame selection. Previous optical/optometry experience is highly recommended but training available for the right candidate.

Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this opportunity. **

Job Responsibilities:

  • Selling glasses and contact lenses, including frame selection, taking measurements, frame adjustments and recommending lenses to patients
  • Administering pre-testing before patients see the doctor
  • Reception work, including greeting patients at check-in, answer phone calls and email inquiries in a courteous and friendly manner
  • Checking out patients, taking payments and processing insurance claims
  • Booking appointments, including sending patient reminders and recalls
  • Maintain patient records via electronic health record system and using computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook etc)

The Successful Candidate

  • Passionate about customer experience; a great communicator who can provide exceptional patient care
  • Energetic, self-motivated to work and take up new initiatives
  • Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • English proficiency (written and spoken)
  • Good computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office suite
  • Previous knowledge/experience (1 year in optical or medical setting)
  • Post-secondary education (bachelor’s degree or diploma)

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

Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 39 per week

Additional pay:

  • Overtime pay

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Store discount
  • Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Toronto, ON M5H 3P5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-28

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