Our Mission:
Royal Drugs is a healthcare company providing specialty pharmacy, infusion therapy, and retail pharmacy services. Royal Drugs is partnered for success with Ontario Medical Supply. Ontario Medical Supply is a Leading Distributor of medical equipment, supplies, and services for healthcare organizations and home healthcare clients across Ontario. Together, we work towards supporting optimal health outcomes and better quality of life.
Come Join Our Team!
Purpose:
The Ophthalmic Assistant plays an integral role in supporting the daily operations of the ophthalmology clinic by providing both clinical and administrative assistance. This position is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, performing ophthalmic diagnostic testing, coordinating patient appointments, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring an efficient and positive patient experience.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and professionalism.
Job Title: Ophthalmic Assistant
Location: Belleville and Satellite Locations ( Ajax, Port Hope, Cornwall, and Smiths Falls)
No. of Positions: 1
ATR: #5120a
Salary: $21/hr
Type: Part-Time, Permanent
This job posting is for an existing vacancy
Job Responsibilities:
- Schedule consultations, follow-up appointments, diagnostic testing, procedures, and injection clinics.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to patient inquiries professionally.
- Coordinate referrals from physicians, optometrists, and other healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR).
- Scan, upload, and organize patient documentation.
- Process prescription refill requests and physician correspondence.
- Prepare charts and clinic schedules.
- Order medications
- Communicate with pharmacies, insurance providers, and patient support programs regarding medication access and reimbursement.
· Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with PHIPA and organizational policies.·
- Welcome patients and escort them to examination rooms.
- Obtain and document patient medical and ocular history.
- Measure and record visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), pupil reactions, and other preliminary clinical assessments.
- Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing including:
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Fundus photography
- Administer ophthalmic drops under physician direction and according to clinic protocols.
- Prepare patients for physician examination and treatment.
- Assist ophthalmologists during examinations, laser procedures, and intravitreal injection clinics.
- Prepare procedure rooms and maintain sterile supplies.
- Clean and disinfect ophthalmic equipment in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.
- Monitor inventory of clinical supplies and notify management when replenishment is required.
- Provide patient education regarding examinations, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.
Qualifications:
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) designation or willingness to obtain certification.
- Experience working in retina, glaucoma, cataract, or comprehensive ophthalmology clinics.
- Experience supporting intravitreal injection clinics.
- Knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and testing procedures.
- Familiarity with specialty pharmacy services and patient reimbursement programs.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced outpatient ophthalmology clinic.
- Frequent standing, walking, and movement between examination rooms.
- Occasional lifting of supplies and equipment up to 25 lbs.
- Travel between sites required.
- Flexibility to support clinic schedules
Human Resources:
While we thank you for your interest, only select applicants will be contacted regarding the position.
Royal Drugs is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.
The company reserves the right to close the competition based on business need and a sufficient pool of candidates who have applied.
AI will be used in the recruitment process.
