Job description

Mitchell Eye Centre currently has career openings for experienced professionals based in Calgary. If you are interested in joining a patient-focused, state-of-the-art Ophthalmic practice and working with an exceptional team, please get in touch with us.

Position Summary:
Performs basic patient care, ophthalmic testing procedures and initial patient examinations as directed by physician or supervisor.

Position available:

- Ophthalmic Technician

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Accurately performing patient screening/testing which includes:
- Patient History
- Visual Acuity
- Pupil Assessment
- Intraocular Pressure
- Isihara Testing
- Instilling drops
- Dry eye testing
- Accurately performing diagnostic testing
- Visual Field
- OCT
- Corneal Topography
- Educating the patient on all preliminary testing

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- Efficiently and accurately documenting all patient information in electronic medical records
- Maintaining, calibrating and cleaning all equipment used throughout the day
- Returning and triaging phone calls to patients and other healthcare professionals in a timely manner
- Other duties as assigned




- Demonstrates ability to adapt well to a team environment
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Works well under stress in high volume settings

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- 2+ years of previous experience as an ophthalmic assistant/technician
- Certified as COA/ COT

Skills:

- Excellent patient communication skills
- Strong computer skills, previous EMR experience is an asset
- Ability to quickly adapt to evolving technology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivation to deliver high quality results
- Professional Demeanor and Appearance
- Ability to work in a rapid-paced environment
- Ability to demonstrate consistent initiative and a team attitude
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision

This is a full time or possible part time position with a competitive salary. We offer benefits packages along with a staff retention program.,

Job Types: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

📌 Ophthalmic Technician (Calgary)
🏢 Mitchell Eye Centre
📍 Calgary