Optometric Assistant

We are currently looking for a **full time, permanent Optometric Assistant** to join our busy and established practice. If you are a strong communicator who enjoys teamwork and working in a fast-paced environment, then this could be a good fit for you Our compensation package includes a bonus structure, health benefits, and paid training opportunities.

**Job duties** include the following:

- Greeting patients in a friendly and professional manner while building rapport.
- Assisting patients with frame selection, styling, fitting, lens selection and measurements.
- Entering lab orders and insurance forms and invoices.
- Verifying prescription eyeglasses and notifying patients when eyewear is ready.
- Dispensing, adjusting and repairing eyewear.
- Scheduling follow up appointments as needed.
- Instructing patients on proper eyewear use and care of new eyeglass lenses.
- Troubleshooting and problem solving eyewear concerns and issues to ensure patient satisfaction.
- Merchandising dispensary and maintaining cleaning procedures and standards.
- Monitoring job status from optical labs and ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Assisting the Leadership Team in the development of objectives and plans for ongoing dispensary activities and goals.
- Updating electronic medical records and patient files and completing other clerical tasks.

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Medical masks, gloves optional and provided

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-09
Expected start date: 2023-03-27