Optometric Assistant

Tasks

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Develop information materials for patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Record vital signs
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA)

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

How to Apply

By email: [email protected]

By phone: 403-696-9465

Business Hours: 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM