Ophthalmic Technician (Optician or Science Graduate)

Job summary

You will perform preoperative and postoperative measurements while providing clear explanations and outstanding care to patients. Additionally, you will validate imaging maps and support the clinic's risk management program by identifying and reporting safety concerns.

Job details

See if you are our next: OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN (OPTICIAN OR SCIENCE GRADUATE) Working in a LASIK MD clinic (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential. Join our team, where our Great Place to Work® certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization. The wage range for this role is between $28.30 - $33.96/hr. A look at your benefits You are eligible to receive a bonus. You have a permanent full-time position (approximatley 35hrs/week). Please note that weekly hours are based on operational needs, may vary, and are not guaranteed. You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days & 1 wellness day. You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match. You work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Your tasks at a glance You complete preoperative and postoperative measurements, offering clear explanations to patients throughout the process. You review imaging maps to validate their accuracy. You are knowledgeable about procedures and technologies available in the clinic. You provide outstanding customer service and patient care. You support the organization’s Risk Management program by identifying and promptly reporting patient safety concerns, incidents, or potential risks to clinic management, to assist in the organization’s overall efforts to identify, report, and mitigate risks. A clear view of your assets You are a graduate of a Bachelor's program in science (Bsc), an Opticianry program (license not required), a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), or a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT). You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset). You are motivated to learn how to use various diagnostic and testing tools. You have excellent communication skills in English. Your experience in an eye-care environment is an asset. Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Required: You are comfortable traveling to other clinics for training (and/or) work (expenses covered by Vision Group). From our point of view If you think you are the right candidate for this position and are ready to join a passionate and dedicated team, apply now.

What you’ll do

You will perform preoperative and postoperative measurements while providing clear explanations and outstanding care to patients. Additionally, you will validate imaging maps and support the clinic's risk management program by identifying and reporting safety concerns.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in science, an Opticianry diploma, or be a certified ophthalmic technician/technologist. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft 365 is required, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Bonus • Free LASIK surgery • 3 weeks of vacation • 3 sick days • 1 wellness day • Group insurance • Telemedicine • RRSP match

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ophthalmic measurements
• Patient care
• Customer service
• Imaging map review
• Diagnostic tools
• Testing tools
• Microsoft 365
• EMR systems
• Risk management
• Communication skills
• Test Tools
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician
• Customer Service
• Clinic Management Systems
• Communication
• English Language
• Patient Safety
• Risk Management
• Ophthalmology
• Surgery
• Telehealth

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Customer Service & Support
• Ophthalmic Medical Technician
• Ophthalmic Technician
• Dispensing Opticians
• Ophthalmic Medical Technicians