Optometric Assistant

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Ophthalmic or optical laboratory
- Office of health care professional
**Tasks**:

- Assist health care professionals
- Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
- Organize and maintain inventory
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Perform various administrative functions
- Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Office
- MS Windows
- MS Word
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 25 to 35 hours per week