Receptionist/Optometric Assistant

We are looking for the right person to join our clinic. We focus on providing superior service to our patients. Attention to detail and communication is essential. Experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right individual who has an interest in health services and the optical industry.

Part time or full time opportunities exist. Benefits available.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reception and telephone handling
• Scheduling patients on the computer
• Responding to email inquiries
• Preparing charts
• Calling patients to confirm their appointments
• Billing OHIP, third-parties and patients
• Preliminary testing of patients
• Advising patients on lens and frame selections
• Ordering glasses and contact lenses
• Repairing and adjusting eyeglasses
• Training contact lens patients

Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least a two-year post secondary certificate or diploma program or two years previous experience in an optometric/optical/medical/dental/chiropractic office.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills and work in a team environment is required
• Previous customer service or administration experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or similar software

Please note only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Apply

Please apply online include a cover letter detailing your optometric experience, and a resume (in PDF, MS Word or RTF format).

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