Surgical Assistant

See if you are our next: SURGICAL ASSISTANT (Intraocular Lens Procedures) | Edmonton, AB Being a Surgical Assistant at LASIK MD (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) means helping the surgeon in the operating room. It means anticipating their actions and preparing their work tools. It means teaming up with them and the other caregivers to support the patient from the start to the end of their experience. All this while seeing with your own eyes the happiness of a clear vision regained. 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. A look at your benefits You receive a quarterly bonus. You have a permanent full-time position (32-40hrs/week). You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, 1 floater & 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 will become a specialist of the tools and technologies used in intraocular procedures. You are the person the surgeon relies on to prepare the room and its tools before the procedures. You always find the right words to support and reassure the patient if necessary. You thrive in a team environment and know by heart the actions to take to coordinate and support each intervention. You are comfortable working on your feet in the operating room. You are a stickler for details and work with precision and accuracy. You will be cross-trained in other technical roles within the operating room and in Receptionist duties. 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 have excellent communication skills in English. You find it easy to connect with others and quickly build trust. You have a sense of responsibility and take your role seriously. You have a definite interest in the field of health and in helping others. You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset). Your experience in the healthcare field is considered an asset (Optometric Assistant, Orderly, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Lab Technician, Sterilization Assistant, Animal Health Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, etc.). Schedule: You have flexible work availability from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, with Saturdays/Sundays on rare occasions. Required: You are comfortable traveling between our LASIK MD South, LASIK MD North West locations. 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.

The Surgical Assistant supports surgeons in the operating room by preparing tools, coordinating interventions, and ensuring patient safety. They also provide emotional support to patients and perform cross-trained duties including reception and risk management reporting.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills, a strong interest in healthcare, and proficiency with computers and Microsoft 365. Experience in a healthcare setting such as optometry, dentistry, or medical device reprocessing is considered an asset.

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

• TeamworkPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Surgical assistance
• Intraocular lens procedures
• Patient support
• Operating room preparation
• Technical tool maintenance
• Communication
• Precision
• Accuracy
• Microsoft 365
• EMR systems
• Risk management
• Receptionist duties
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Patient Reassurance
• Animal Health
• Medical Devices
• Clinic Management Systems
• English Language
• Sterilization
• Patient Safety
• Intraocular Lenses
• Risk Management
• Ophthalmology
• Operating Room (OR)
• Relationship Building
• Surgery
• Surgical Assist
• Telehealth

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Surgical Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Surgical Assistants

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week