ophthalmic assistant

Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 38 to 40 hours per weekEducation : Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience : Experience an assetTasksAdminister eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologistsFollow through on treatment programs with patientsMaintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical productsOperate ophthalmic testing and measuring instrumentsClean and maintain equipmentPrepare and maintain equipment and suppliesOperate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practicesProcess claims such as health insurance or workers compensationMaintain suppliesMaintain inventory of equipmentPerform general clerical dutiesProcess files and paperworkSchedule and confirm appointmentsTake patients\' general medical and ophthalmic historyManage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointmentsOrder supplies and equipmentOrganize and maintain inventoryAdminister medicationsObtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometristExamine the results of the testsWork conditions and physical capabilitiesFast-paced environmentWork under pressureRepetitive tasksAttention to detailPersonal suitabilityAccurateClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerSupport for persons with disabilitiesProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilitiesApplies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilitiesSupport for newcomers and refugeesRecruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognitionOffers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employeesProvides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugeesSupport for youthsOffers on-the-job training tailored to youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youthSupport for VeteransProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for VeteransOffers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example : adapting to different organizational structures)Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job marketOffers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)Support for Indigenous peopleProvides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workersSupport for mature workersApplies hiring policies that discourage age discriminationProvides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workersOffers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)Supports for visible minoritiesApplies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities #J-18808-Ljbffr