Barrhaven Optometric Centre Looking for Administrative Assistant/ Pre-test at Ottawa, ON Full Time

We are a busy multi-location optometric clinic providing comprehensive vision care to the communities of Barrhaven and Manotick. Our doctors of Optometry offer vision and eye health exams, as well as ocular disease management. Our optical dispensary, on-site lab, and well-trained staff provide the very best vision solutions for our patients. We’re looking for an exceptional, self-motivated receptionist to join our team. We strive to provide individualized personal care to our patients and are looking for someone with a positive, friendly attitude to join us.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent phone etiquette and organizational skills
• Have exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Be able to work under pressure and multi-task
• Past optometric experience is an asset but not mandatory! We will train the right candidate!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Greeting patients in a friendly and professional manner
• Performing preliminary testing for patients prior to examination. This includes taking retinal photos, checking the eye pressures, and getting a baseline prescription for the doctors
• General office duties include patient scheduling and recalls, maintaining the patient database, and telephone triage.

COVID-19 considerations:
As regulated health professionals, we follow all public health regulations set forth by the College of Optometrists of Ontario to keep our patients and staff safe.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
As regulated health professionals, we follow all public health regulations set forth by the College of Optometrists of Ontario to keep our patients and staff safe.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: One location