Optometric Assistant

LMC Healthcare (LMC) is Canada’s largest specialist care provider in diabetes & endocrinology. We’re transforming diabetes care by making it more accessible, comprehensive, and patient-centric than ever before.  LMC has 11 multi-disciplinary centers of excellence located in 2 provinces (Ontario & Alberta). Our 50+ Endocrinologists, many of whom are nationally renowned for their areas of expertise, are supported by an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals. Currently, our growing team is looking for an Optometric Assistant  who can work with us on a permanent full-time basis at our LMC Vaughan location.  Responsibilities : Greeting patients in person, by telephone, or online Booking / Scheduling appointments Marking recalls and cold calls to book appointments Pretesting patients and other auxiliary tests Explain procedures and costs to patients Check-in and check out patients in the clinic Facilitate patient referrals to other healthcare professionals Assisting in ordering contact lenses Ensuring the office is billed properly for orders and proper credits are issued Requirements : High School or College Graduate Excellent verbal and communication skills Strong interpersonal skills, friendly and caring, outgoing personality Customer service experience is essential Confidence in cold calling Must be proficient with computers and excel spreadsheets Able to follow directions and take personal responsibility for actions Must demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills Ability to work independently and in a team Passion for learning and dealing with people Able to follow through on tasks with attention to detail Able to multitask LMC Healthcare is an organization committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted. We thank all candidates, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   Powered by JazzHR