Ophthalmic Assistant

1 week ago


Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:
Description:
As a Ophthalmic Assistant (OA), you will perform assigned duties in an assistant capacity to the Ophthalmologist and also perform diagnostic testing under the supervision of an Ophthalmic Technician or Technologist.
- **Recovery Alberta**:N
- ** Classification**:Ophthalmic Assistant
- ** Union**:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- ** Unit and Program**:Ophthalmology Clinic
- ** Primary Location**:Rockyview General Hospital
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:1.00
- ** Posting End Date**:09-DEC-2024
- ** Temporary Employee Class**:Temporary Full Time
- ** Date Available**:06-JAN-2025
- ** Temporary End Date**:30-JUN-2025
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:2
- ** Shifts per cycle**:10
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days
- ** Days Off**:Saturday/Sunday
- ** Minimum Salary**:$27.91
- ** Maximum Salary**:$33.94
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
IJCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or equivalent. Minimum of one year experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant in a busy Ophthalmology Clinic. CPR certified. Knowledge of glaucoma, retina, neuro-ophthalmology, comprehensive clinics. Knowledge of ophthalmic lasers. Knowledge of medical device reprocessing. Good understanding of medical terminology. Good understanding of ocular pharmacology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function as a team player. Ability to prioritize multiple activities.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Minimum of one year experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant in a hospital setting. Ophthalmic Assistant accredited training program. Demonstrates AHS values of compassion, accountability, respect, engagement, safety. Ophthalmic Assistant may be required to work overtime hours depending on physician schedule.



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