Overview

Join our eye care team as an Optometric Assistant, where you will directly enhance patient experiences and support our optometrists. In this role, you will be pre-testing patients, ensuring smooth patient flow, managing electronic medical records, and front desk duties.

Responsibilities

- Greet patients warmly upon arrival, verify appointments, and check in patients efficiently at the front desk.
- Manage electronic medical records (EMR) systems (Optosys) to ensure accurate and up-to-date patient information.
- Prepare exam rooms, assist optometrists and facilitate patient flow throughout the day.
- Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling visits, processing insurance claims, and maintaining patient records.

Skills

- Previous experience working in an optometry, optical or ophthalmology office setting is highly desirable,
- Familiarity in the electronic medical records system Optosys is an asset but training will be provided.
- Strong knowledge of optometric terminology related to eye care and general healthcare practices.
- Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor for patient interactions.




- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations, including pediatrics.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced workplace while maintaining attention to detail.
- Knowledge of medical office procedures, insurance processing, and retail sales principles is highly desirable.

This role is perfect for individuals who want to pick-up part time work and are eager to grow their career in eye care while making a positive impact on patients’ vision health. If detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional care, we invite you to apply! Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Are you legally allowed to work in Canada?
- Do you have a criminal record?
- What do OD and OS strand for?

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Certified Canadian Optometric Assistant (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Optometric Assistant (Lower Sackville)
🏢 Dr. France Muise, Optometry
📍 Lower Sackville