Job Description
Lethbridge Vision Care is a successful, dedicated, and innovative Optometry clinic committed to providing expert eye exams with personalized patient care. We are seeking a full-time Optometric Assistant, who preferably has previous experience in the Optometry field. Our ideal candidate would be an optimistic, detail-oriented, and reliable individual with a desire to grow with our company.
**Must be available to work occasional and/or rotating Saturdays**
Position: Optometric Assistant (full time)
Location: Lethbridge Vision Care (inside Park Place Mall, attached to Lenscrafters)
Hours: 32-40 hrs per week
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Conducting preliminary testing on patients (creating medical charts with a wide range of complaints/concerns/ocular history, operating diagnostic machines & contact lens training)
- Scheduling & confirming appointments
- Answering multiple phone lines
- Checking patients in/out
- Submitting insurance claims on various portals
- Billing to Alberta Health Care
- Ordering and selling contact lenses
- Selling eye care products/accessories based on doctor recommendation
- Creating invoices & receiving payments
- Cleaning & office maintenance
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Exceptional computer and technical skills
- Great time management & organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills
- Professional presentation & respect for patient confidentiality
- Ability to work in a fast, team-based & open-office environment
- Reliable and committed worker who is willing to grow with the company
Experience:
- 1 year experience in Optometry or a related field is preferred but not required
- Medical office experience is considered to be an asset
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, or other related certification/post secondary is considered to be an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00-$19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are highly encouraged to wear a mask. Additionally, we have added cleaning measures to ensure the safety of our staff, doctors and patients.
Application question(s):
- Please list your availability.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-08-01
Expected start date: 2023-08-09
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