optometrist assistant

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

• Ophthalmic or optical laboratory

Tasks

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Perform specialized eye tests to measure and assess defective binocular vision or abnormal eye movement in patients
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Experience

• Experience an asset

Financial benefits

• Commission

Other benefits

• Parking available
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 15 hours per week