**Responsibilities**:

- Assist patients into the examination room, maintaining proper infectious control
- Perform preliminary eye testing, including taking a visual acuity, colour vision assessment, eye pressure measurement
- Administer eye drops to patients
- Perform various ophthalmic diagnostic tests including keratometry, biometry, OCT, visual field testing, retinal imaging
- Document patient medical history including past medical history, drug history, family history, and document patient's chief complaint
- Assist ophthalmologist in setting up the examination room for various procedures such as eye injections, small eyelid procedures
- Be willing to learn how to counsel patients for cataract surgery and provide post-operative care instructions
- Be willing to cross-train some MOA duties including assist with front desk duties such as scheduling appointments, completing patient intake, verifying insurance information, and answering phone calls

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certification as an ophthalmic technician is a plus
- Previous experience in a medical office or ophthalmology/optometry setting preferred
- Proficiency in using the computer and electronic medical record systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately perform diagnostic tests
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide exceptional patient care

**Note**: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

This position requires a high level of professionalism, as you will be interacting with patients, physicians, and other medical staff. The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information is crucial.

Please note that due to the nature of the business, there may be occasional exposure to emergency situations or patients requiring immediate medical attention.

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for consideration.

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Retention bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Strathroy, ON N7G 3C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-09-13