Optometric Assistant

Greet patients and provide excellent customer service
- Assist with patient check-in and check-out processes
- Schedule appointments and manage the appointment calendar
- Verify insurance coverage and process insurance claims
- Perform preliminary tests on patients, such as visual acuity and eye pressure measurements
- Assist the optometrist with various procedures and examinations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records
- Educate patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care
- Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses to patients
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the office

Skills:
- Previous experience in Optical and Optometry setting is a must have
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide exceptional patient care
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Knowledge of front desk operations, including scheduling and insurance verification

This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within our optometry practice. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for patient care and have the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ajax, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Optical: 1 year (required)
Optometrist Assistant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person