About this role
Job Description
Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team!
Location: Chilliwack & Abbotsford, BC Employment Type: Full-Time Maternity Leave Coverage Term: Immediately through September 2027, with potential for continued employment afterward Compensation: $19–$23 per hour Department: Diagnostics Experience: Mid-Level preferred; training provided
Are you energetic, organized, and detail-oriented? Do you thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team?
Fraser Valley Cataract & Laser (FVCL) is a growing ophthalmology clinic and surgical centre specializing in eye disease and surgery. Our team of ophthalmologists provides a wide range of services, including MSP-covered examinations and surgeries, as well as private lens surgery and LASIK.
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team in a full-time maternity leave coverage position.
Schedule & Location
• Must be available to work Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Chilliwack.
• Must be willing to work between our Chilliwack and Abbotsford locations
• Training will primarily take place in Chilliwack
• Additional Thursday or Friday shifts may occasionally be available.
• Position is available until September 2027, with potential for continued employment afterward
Key Duties
• Greeting patients in person, over the phone, and via email in a professional and supportive manner
• Booking and coordinating patient appointments
• Billing, invoicing, and processing payments
• Supporting physicians with daily clinical needs
• Assisting with patient care and clinical workflows
• Tracking lab results and coordinating follow-ups
• Providing patients with instructions for diagnostic testing
• Performing diagnostic testing and patient workups
• Using the Accuro EMR system
• Working collaboratively with physicians and team members
• Supporting clinic systems, workflows, and process improvements
Ophthalmic Assistant Experience — Asset
Experience with the following is an asset, but training will be provided for the right candidate:
• Visual field testing
• OCT imaging
• Auto-refraction
• Non-contact tonometry
• Patient workups
If you do not have direct ophthalmology experience, a strong work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to learn quickly are essential.
What We’re Looking For
• Reliable and dependable
• Professional and friendly communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Comfortable learning new technology and systems
• Team-oriented and willing to assist wherever needed
• Previous medical or ophthalmology experience is an asset, but not required
Compensation: $19–$23 per hour Locations: Chilliwack & Abbotsford, British Columbia Department: Diagnostics Employment Type: Full-Time Maternity Coverage 19-23