Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to learn and grow in a healthcare setting?
We are looking for an energetic, outgoing team member to join our team PERMANENT FULL-TIME as an OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT at Downtown Vision, in the heart of downtown Toronto!
We provide routine eye exams, advance dry eye treatments and specialty contact lenses, along with a full-service optical with a curated mid to high end frame selection. Previous optical/optometry experience is highly recommended but training available for the right candidate.
** Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this opportunity. **
Job Responsibilities:
- Selling glasses and contact lenses, including frame selection, taking measurements, frame adjustments and recommending lenses to patients
- Administering pre-testing before patients see the doctor
- Reception work, including greeting patients at check-in, answer phone calls and email inquiries in a courteous and friendly manner
- Checking out patients, taking payments and processing insurance claims
- Booking appointments,
including sending patient reminders and recalls
The Successful Candidate
- Passionate about customer experience; a great communicator who can provide exceptional patient care
- Energetic, self-motivated to work and take up new initiatives
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- English proficiency (written and spoken)
- Positive computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office suite
- Previous knowledge/experience (1 year in optical or medical setting)
- Post-secondary education (bachelor’s degree or diploma)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M5H 3P5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Optometry/healthcare or optical: 1 year (required)