optometric assistant
Grace Family Eye ClinicVancouver, BC, CAJob descriptionWork Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 12 to 36 hours per weekEducation : Bachelor's degreeExperience : Will trainor equivalent experienceAsset languages
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
Work setting
- Optical retail store
- Office of health care professional
- Medical clinic
- Physician's office
- Private practice
- Sales
- Optical dispensary
Tasks
- Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
- Assist health care professionals
- Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
- Develop information materials for patients
- Follow through on treatment programs with patients
- Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
- Maintain prescription records
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
- Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Maintain supplies
- Maintain inventory of equipment
- Perform general clerical duties
- Process files and paperwork
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
- Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
- Order supplies and equipment
- Organize and maintain inventory
- Perform general office duties
Area of specialization
- Ophthalmology
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently a student?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Health benefits
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Learning / training paid by employer
- On-site amenities