About this role
*About Us*: Aurora Family Eyecare is a family-focused optometry clinic. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive team environment. Aurora Family Eyecare offers competitive wages, healthcare benefits, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.
*Job Overview* We are seeking an experienced optometric assistant to help us care for our wonderful patients and manage our front desk team. The ideal candidate is a friendly, outgoing, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing excellent customer service. If you thrive in a busy environment, are adept at multi-tasking, and are proficient with computers, we want to hear from you!
*Responsibilities*
* Answer telephone and emails professionally and efficiently * Triage, and schedule patient appointments and follow-up visits * Greet patients and assist with check-in and check-out procedures. * Maintain patient records and update charts in the electronic health record system. * Manage patient flow and ensure that appointments run on time. * Assist in preparing patients for eye exams by performing preliminary tests such as AR/NCT * Support the optometrist in conducting specialized tests (retinal photos/OCT/VF testing/corneal topography and axial length measurement). * Assist patient with frame and lens selection based on doctor?s Rx and occupational/lifestyle needs. * Assist with administrative tasks such as invoicing, and managing patient referrals
*Qualifications*
* Previous experience as an Optometrist Assistant is required. * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with patients. * Knowledge of eye care and optical terminology. * Proficient understanding of OHIP fee codes that pertain to Optometry * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks. * Basic computer skills and experience with electronic health records (EHR) software. * A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional certification or training in optometry or healthcare is a plus. * *Must be available to work on Saturdays *
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * On-site parking * Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate: * Aurora, ON L4G 8A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: * optometry office: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person