Optical Assistant
3 days ago
Sea to Sky Optometry is looking for a part-time passionate and motivated **Optical Assistant** to join our dynamic team in **Pemberton, BC**.
**About Us**
We are a community-focused optometry clinic with locations in **Pemberton** and **Lillooet**, BC. Our team is friendly, professional, and committed to making a difference by providing exceptional eye care to our patients—including bringing mobile eye clinics to remote communities in BC.
**What We Offer**
- A **positive, supportive work environment** where we care about our patients and our team
- **Competitive salary**, benefits, and performance-based bonuses
- **Career development**: ongoing education, mentorship, and support toward becoming a licensed Optician
- Opportunities to **travel** to remote BC communities with our mobile eye clinics
- A chance to work with **vision therapy** and rehabilitation, guided by Dr. Blumberg
- **Flexible hours**: our clinic operates Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm, and Saturdays 10am-4pm. We are looking for someone who is available to work Saturdays and 1-2 other days.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Greet patients and schedule appointments using our electronic medical records (EMR) system
- Assist patients with frame and lens selection, using doctor recommendations and product knowledge
- Dispense and adjust glasses and contact lenses
- Provide exceptional service and communication throughout the patient journey
- Participate in community events and mobile clinics
- Help improve office workflow and patient care with initiative and creativity
**What We're Looking For**
- **Experience in the optical industry** is a strong asset
- Interest in becoming a **Certified Optometric Assistant** (we’ll support your training)
- Strong **customer service and communication skills**:
- A self-starter with **initiative and a positive attitude**:
- Passion for **community involvement** and helping others
- Willingness to learn EMR and clinic systems (training provided)
If you’re excited about building your career in eye care and being part of a close-knit team that loves what we do, **we’d love to hear from you**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pemberton, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Optical: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person