Optometrist assistant
Job details
- Location 1485 PORTAGE AVENUE suite UN 208 A Winnipeg , MB R3G 0W4
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 20.00 HOUR hourly / 30 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Flexible hours
- Starts as early as 2026-08-13
- vacancies 1 vacancy
Benefits
- On-site housing options
- Transportation provided by employer
Responsibilities
- Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
- Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
- Maintain supplies
- Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
- Process files and paperwork
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Take patients general medical and ophthalmic history
- Order supplies and equipment
- Organize and maintain inventory
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Work setting
- Office of health care qualified
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Languages
English
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.
Who can apply for this job?
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-08-26