Ophthalmic Assistant

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
The Ophthalmology Department is recruiting a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) Within the clinic, the OA is a fundamental role, responsible for the facilitation of team-specific ophthalmic care. The OA performs oculovisual testing which may include, but is not limited to, visual fields and visual electrophysiology assessments for patient care activities and can participate in our medical imaging cross training program. The OA may function as the Patient Contact Person for ophthalmic related inquiries and support patient flow through the clinic.

**Here's What You'll Get To Do**
- Assess individual patient/family needs regarding testing procedures
- Administer appropriate ophthalmic testing. e.g. visual acuity assessment, colour vision assessment, history taking, pupillary reaction, pre-dilation assessment of extraocular muscles, measurement of intraocular pressure, visual field testing and instillation of dilating drops/ointments as directed
- Record ophthalmic findings on patient charts
- Collect and document testing data

**Here's What You'll Need**
- Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Certificate (Assistant level) required
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification or evidence of working towards
- Minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in an Ophthalmic Assistant role
- Experience in paediatrics strongly preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated initiative and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work well with children and an ability to work in a diverse multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

**Here¿s What You¿ll Love**
- A focus on¿employee wellness**¿**with our new¿**Staff Health¿and¿Well-being Strategy**.¿Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes¿and¿focuses on¿**Equity, Diversity,¿and¿Inclusion**.**:

- The opportunity to¿**make an impact**. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids¿and¿contributing to our vision of¿**Healthier Children. A Better World.**¿¿

**Benefits**
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including health and dental. The full benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

**Impact**
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

**Employment Type;** Full-Time, Permanent

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

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