Ophthalmic Assistant

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OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT / TECHNICIAN | Calgary

Working at Gimbel Eye Centre (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential.

Join our team, where our Great Place to Work® certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.

A look at your benefits

• You hold a permanent full-time position (32 hrs/week: Monday-Friday).
• You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, 1 floater day & 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
• You work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Your tasks at a glance

• You take detailed patient histories, gathering and documenting general medical and ophthalmic information.
• You perform and record all pre- and post-operative testing to ensure accurate patient assessments (Tonometry, OCT, Visual Fields, IOL Master, Corneal Topography, Lensometry, Refraction, Pupil Assessment, and other Ancillary Testing).
• You accurately document the ophthalmologist's examination findings in the patient's medical record.
• You ensure the patient understands the diagnosis, treatment plans, surgery options, and test requirements.
• You educate patients on care plans, procedures, and post-operative instructions as directed by the ophthalmologist.
• You maintain clinic equipment and exam room supplies, ensuring a clean and organized environment.

A clear view of your assets

• You have excellent communication skills in English.
• You have experience in an eye-care environment.
• You are motivated to learn how to use various diagnostic and testing tools.
• You are meticulous and can document information with exceptional accuracy.
• You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
• Your certification in one of these programs will be considered an asset:
  • Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT),
  • Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT),
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA),
  • or Certified Ophthalmic and Optometric Assistant (from SAIT or NAIT).

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