Seeking an ophthalmic technician/assistant for a busy ophthalmology office. The successful candidate should preferably have experience in assessing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, administering ocular drops, doing visual fields, autorefraction and lens biometry, using a lensometer and doing OCT scans. Position is full-time, contract for 1 year, with the likely possibility of becoming permanent due to anticipated changes in the next year. Flexibility is important, since office is open from 6 am - 9 pm most days, with occasional Saturdays. The selected candidate must be willing to work two evening per week and two early mornings per week.
Some basic office is experience helpful. Presently, the office has transitioned to an EMR (Accuro). Knowledge of this system would be an asset, but training on the job can be provided to the appropriate candidate. Computer literacy is required.
The office is a very fast paced environment. The selected candidate should have a strong work ethic, be able to communicate with elderly, visually impaired and handicapped individuals, work collaboratively as part of a team and be an excellent problem solver, with a desire to learn.
If you are a student in the Health Professions, with an interest to learn about Ophthalmology and gain experience in a medical office, we would consider providing training.
Hourly wage is dependent on experience. Please submit resume, outline previous experience, training, certificates and skills. Please specify wage expectations - all employees are paid on an hourly basis.
This job could start immediately.
Please include names of 2 references.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oshawa, ON L1J 2J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Should be flexible with working schedule, since assigned hours can be different each day
Language:
Work Location: In person
