Optometric Assistant

LMC Healthcare (LMC) is Canada's largest specialist care provider in diabetes & endocrinology. We're transforming diabetes care by making it more accessible, comprehensive, and patient-centric than ever before.LMC has 13 multi-disciplinary centers of excellence and 22 clinical research sites located in 3 provinces (Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec). Our 60+ Endocrinologists, many of whom are nationally renowned for their areas of expertise, are supported by an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified Medical Office Administrators, Medical Assistants, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Optometrists, Opticians, Optical Assistants, Chiropodists and Clinical Research Professionals.Currently, our growing team is looking for an Optometric Assistant who can work with us on a permanent part-time basis at our LMC Scarborough location.This position requires 2 days of in clinic work and 1 flexible day where work can be performed remotely.Responsibilities:Greeting patients in person, by telephone, or onlineBooking/Scheduling appointmentsMarking recalls and cold calls to book appointmentsPretesting patients and other auxiliary testsExplain procedures and costs to patientsCheck in and check out patients in clinicFacilitate patient referrals to other health care professionalsAssisting in ordering of contact lensesEnsuring the office is billed properly for orders and proper credits are issuedRequirements:High School or College GraduateExcellent verbal and communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills, friendly and caring, outgoing personalityCustomer service experience is essentialConfidence in cold callingMust be proficient with computers

Entry Level

JOB TYPE

Work Day:Full Time

Employment type:Permanent Job

Salary:Negotiable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal experience:Unspecified