Overview

Join our agile healthcare team as an Optometric Assistant/Receptionist, where your energetic and compassionate approach will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. In this vital role, you'll be the friendly face greeting patients, managing appointments, and supporting our optometrist with clinical and administrative tasks. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment that promotes excellent patient care and smooth clinic operations. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a quick-paced, patient-centered setting.

This is an ideal role for a student interested in pursuing optometry, or opticianry.

Responsibilities

- Greet patients warmly upon arrival, ensuring a positive first impression and smooth check-in process
- Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments efficiently using electronic medical records systems (OD Office Pro)
- Assist with patient intake by collecting medical histories, verifying insurance information, and updating records accurately
- Support optometrists during eye exams by performing pretesting, and specialty auxiliary testing (FDT, Visual Fields, and OCT).
- Manage front desk duties including answering phones,



responding to inquiries, and directing calls appropriately
- Promote retail sales of eyewear products by providing knowledgeable assistance and personalized recommendations

Skills

- Prior experience working in a medical office or front desk environment is an asset, but not required
- Proficiency with electronic medical records systems
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology related to eye care and general healthcare practices
- Interest in optometry, and optical sales
- Exceptional patient care skills with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically across diverse age groups
- Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to develop their career in eye care while delivering outstanding service. If you thrive in an energetic environment where your contributions directly impact patient well-being, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $17.60-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 12.0 per week

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Optometric Assistant/Receptionist (Canada)
🏢 You & Eye Optometry
📍 Canada