Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description:

We are seeking a responsible, pleasant, and outgoing individual to join our growing ophthalmology practice as an Ophthalmic Technician in Charlottetown, PE. The ideal candidate will be personable and dedicated to the highest quality patient care. They will assist with the daily running of the clinic, interaction with patients, administering ophthalmic tests and light administrative tasks.

Duties:

Greet patients and set up examination rooms with appropriate clean between patient visits,
Perform ophthalmic testing and administer drops as required,
Start and maintain patient charts, and take patient history using electronic medical records
Keeping testing rooms and work areas clean and tidy,
Maintaining confidentiality, privacy and use discretion at all times.

Qualifications:

Excellent computer skills,
Ability to work independently alongside other ophthalmic technicians and as a team,
Excellent command of written/spoken English with additional languages an asset.

Requirements: No specific requirements but the following would be considered an asset.

Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or related role,
Previous experience in health care.

Working Conditions:

40 hours a week,
Required on-site for clinic days but flexible to hours as needed,
Ability to work under fast paced conditions,
On-site parking,
3 weeks paid time off,
Medical benefits,
$18-$20 per hour, depending on experience, salaried.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and patients are required to wear masks, and all contact surfaces are cleaned & disinfected between patients.

Application deadline: 2022-07-15