The Medical Office Assistant supports daily front-desk and administrative operations, helping patients navigate office processes and enabling colleagues to keep visits organized. This role combines clear communication, accurate information handling, and dependable coordination in a medical office setting.
Duties
- Communicate professionally with patients, medical offices, and other healthcare providers by telephone and in person
- Screen and prepare patients for physician assessments and treatments
- Measure visual acuity and perform other preliminary diagnostic testing
- Apply dilating and other ophthalmic drops as directed
- Measure intraocular pressure
- Prepare patients for procedures and treatments
- Assist with other ophthalmic clinical duties as required
- Follow clinical protocols and instructions accurately
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment
- Provide coverage and support at other clinic locations when required
- Cross-train in other departments if needed.
Your impact: Timely,
accurate support helps patients feel informed and helps colleagues focus on care.
Qualifications
- Medical Office Assistant (MOA) Certificate required and/or 1 year of Medical Clinic experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous medical office experience preferred
- Previous ophthalmic technician experience or ophthalmic knowledge is an asset but not required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and efficient in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace
- Valid driver's licence required
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care