1 FULL-TIME Optometric Assistant/optician AND 2 PART-TIME OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANTS AND/OR OPTICIANS
The Opportunity:
Kingsway Eye Care is a brand new, state of the art full-scope optometry office catering to the needs of the affluent Kingsway community. It will be a family-focused office with a high-end flair.
We are looking for vibrant, effective and efficient individuals with friendly and positive-attitudes to fill the following positions:
- 1 Full time optometric assistant/optician
- 2 Part Time Optometric Assistant and/or Optician
Hours are flexible, but evening and Saturday hours are required. Optician students are welcome. Experience in the optometry/optical industry is a preferred asset.
Opportunity Location:
Kingsway Eye Care is located in Etobicoke, ON at the intersection of Royal York and Bloor—a 3 minute walk from the Royal York subway station.
About the Opportunity
- Answer all in-coming calls in a professional manner regarding questions, inquiries, appointments
- Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointments calendars
- Greet patients and escort them to the pre testing examination area
- Administer OHIP billings and collect payment entries (training provided)
- Aid in frame selection, make frame adjustments, contact lens training
- Keep reception, glasses dispensary and examination rooms in good order
- Responsible for ordering all office supplies
- Assist the Doctor with other tasks as assigned
Requirements of the ideal candidate
- Understands the optometry/medical services environment (preferred)
- Always professional in dress and approach
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly telephone etiquette
- Is high organized and has excellent time management skills
- Has very strong attention to detail
- Is upbeat, friendly and loves interacting with different people
- Has proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Comfortable with taking on new tasks
- Always goes above and beyond to provide outstanding patient service
Note
- The office will be entirely digital (i.e. patient files will be digital files so no filing of records!!) therefore computer competencies is a must. Knowledge of eye care industry is an asset, but not necessary, as training will be provided.
Compensation:
Remuneration will be based on experience.
TO APPLY:
Please state position applying for as “Receptionist, optometric assistant etc – Kingsway” and whether looking for full time or part-time position. Send resume by email. Also please provide days able to work
We appreciate all expressions of interest, however, as a practical matter, only select candidates whose backgrounds best match requirements will be contacted.
