Optometric assistant

Muise Optometry ( Lower Sackville, NS) is currently looking for a skilled Optometric assistant. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. This role offers Permanent employment - Part time employment. Required shifts: Day, Evening.

Job Description

• The candidate must administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures, record results, and monitor, check, and calibrate auditory equipment.
• The candidate must assist health care professionals as needed.
• The candidate must assist physicians in the assessment of patients.
• The candidate must operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments.
• The candidate must clean and maintain equipment.
• The candidate must prepare and maintain equipment and supplies.
• The candidate must process claims such as health insurance or workers’ compensation.
• The candidate must maintain supplies.
• The candidate must perform general clerical duties.
• The candidate must prepare and maintain the cleanliness of collection areas.
• The candidate must process files and paperwork.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments efficiently.
• The candidate must take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history.
• The candidate must manage routine office functions including reception, telephone, and booking appointments.
• The candidate must order supplies and equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must be reliable.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in an optical retail store.
• The candidate must work in a physician’s office to assist medical staff, manage patient records, and support clinical operations.
• The candidate must work in a private practice.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

drmuise@muiseoptometry.ca

In person

405 Sackville Drive suite 106
Lower Sackville, NS
B4C 2R9
Between 09:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?