Dr. Vivien Chan & Associates Looking for Optometric Assistant/Receptionist at Toronto, ON Full Time

Company description

We are a busy optometric practice on the Danforth focused on providing excellent eye care in a safe and welcoming environment to all of our patients.

Job description

We are currently seeking a friendly and outgoing individual with good communication skills to join our tight-knit team as an optometric assistant/receptionist.

Requirements:

• Self motivation: A quick learner who takes initiative to complete tasks independently.

• Communication skills: Able to interact clearly with people in a professional manner. Must have excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Organization skills: Must be detail oriented, computer literate, and keep accurate records to produce information quickly.
• Multi-tasking skills: Able to take on different roles and responsibilities, to keep things organized, punctual, and running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
• Time management skills: Complete a wide variety of responsibilities throughout the day and to prioritize important tasks.
• Team Player: Needs to be able to work as a team with other staff members to maintain patient flow, and can also work independently as needed.
• Interpersonal skills: Be attentive and personable with patients. Keep a positive and cheerful attitude at all times with patients and other team members.

Duties/responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Greeting patients entering the office with COVID-19 questionnaire and ensuring safety protocols are being followed
• Performing preliminary testing and operating optometric equipment including retina scan, OCT, visual field analyzer
• Educating patients about contact lens wear, including insertion and removal training
• Responding to phone calls/emails, schedule appointments, create invoices for services/products rendered
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization protocols in all areas of the clinic
• General administrative duties

We work in a close-knit environment and fit is important to us. Previous experience is an asset but not a requirement, as training for all duties/responsibilities will be provided.

Starting hourly wage: $16 – $18+ per hour, commensurate with experience.

Only those applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted. (No phone calls will be accepted in response to this job posting).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $16.00-$19.00 per hour

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Safety protocols including COVID-19 screening, masks, plexi barriers, and regular disinfection of equipment and surfaces are in place to protect our staff, our doctors, and our patients. We supply PPE for our staff to ensure a safe working environment.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M4K 1N4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Ophthalmic Technicians & Assistants: 1 year (preferred)