Optometric Assistant

Responsibilities:

- Greet patients and provide excellent customer service
- Assist with patient check-in and check-out processes
- Schedule appointments and manage the appointment calendar
- Verify insurance coverage and process insurance claims
- Perform preliminary tests on patients, such as visual acuity and eye pressure measurements
- Assist the optometrist with various procedures and examinations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records
- Educate patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care
- Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses to patients
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the office

**Skills**:

- Previous experience in a medical office or retail sales environment is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide exceptional patient care
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Knowledge of front desk operations, including scheduling and insurance verification

This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within our optometry practice. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for patient care and have the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

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

**Salary**: $17.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitby, ON L1M 0M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Optical: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person