Optometrist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Develop information materials for patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Maintain prescription records
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments, record test results and administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
• Maintain supplies
• 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
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
Languages
English
Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
• Optical retail store

Wages
• $29 per hour