Optometric Assistant

1 month ago


Welland, Canada Dr Richard Saari Optometry Full time

**Job Overview**

**Duties**:

- Greet patients and assist with check-in procedures
- Perform preliminary tests such as history, visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, and various imaging studies. ** Only for CCOAs
- Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) systems like MyVisionExpress to update patient information
- Handle optical duties including frame selection, adjustments, and lens measurements
- Support retail sales by educating patients on eyewear options and assisting with purchases

**Requirements**:

- Experience in a medical office setting is preferred
- Familiarity with electronic medical records systems, particularly MVE, is a plus
- Knowledge of medical terminology related to optometry
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach to patient care
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Prior experience in optical or retail sales is beneficial

Join our team as an Optometric Administrative Assistant to contribute to the well-being of our patients while gaining valuable experience in the optometry field.

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

Pay: $18.55-$22.55 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-13