optometric assistant

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
• Assist health care professionals.
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Computer and technology knowledge:

MS Windows.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Creativity.
• Outgoing.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Team building opportunities.