Red Rock Ophthalmology is looking for a full-time Certified Orthoptist to join our team. We are seeking an energetic, positive, reliable, team player to assist in patient care. The successful applicant will be working with children and adult patients performing both pre-screening vision assessments and follow-up examinations. This role is responsible for ensuring that a high level of patient care is maintained.

Responsibilities:

- Patient work-ups: full medical history, vision and ocular alignment testing, pupil assessment, lensometry, refractometry, stereo and colour vision, auto-refraction, and administering ophthalmic drops as required
- Accurately document all patient clinical findings and communications in electronic medical records ahead of clinic visit
- Update physician and document any parent/patient concerns
- Counsel patients on ophthalmic conditions and treatments
- Aid in recent referral triaging
- Schedule patient appointments with EMR system according to guidelines
- Perform as needed: HVF, OCT, IOL Master, Tonopen, icare, AT, PAM, BAT, pachymetry




- Perform other tasks within the scope of assisting the ophthalmologist with the patient evaluation and management of a patient
- Maintain and clean equipment and exam rooms used throughout the day
- Other duties as assigned

Skills:

- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent time management, proficient written/verbal communication
- Positive attitude with focus on high quality patient care
- Ability to work independently and follow patients under physician guidance
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
- Ability to prioritize, open to change, and adaptable

Qualifications:

- Diploma from accredited Orthoptic Training Program and current certification or eligibility for certification
- 1 year experience an asset
- Ability to work efficiently with children of all ages
- Computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records

Pay rate commensurate with skill set and experience. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Orthoptist (Calgary)
🏢 Red Rock Ophthalmology
📍 Calgary