Optician / Optometric Assistant

**Position Summary**

We are looking for a full time optician or optometric assistant to join our growing office. We are a boutique practice located in scenic Fergus providing an unmatched level of patient care and customer service.

This position is full time permanent some Saturday availability is a must.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Receptionist duties including greeting patients and answering phones in a friendly and professional manner
- Pre-testing patients using diagnostic equipment
- Helping patients with frame selection and dispensing eyewear
- Ordering ophthalmic lenses and contact lenses from suppliers
- Booking and confirming appointments
- Faxing and scanning documents

**Qualifications**:

- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong basic math skills
- General computer proficiency
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time with competing priorities
- Good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Approachable, adaptable and coachable
- Self-motivated with a desire for continual learning & improvement. Possesses a "can do" spirit & strong drive for results
- CCOA or Optician certification preferred but not required.

**Compensation**:

- Commensurate with experience and certification

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

Work Location: In person