Student Medical Assistant jobs in Mississauga, ON

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to learn and grow in a healthcare setting?

We are looking for an energetic, outgoing team member to join our team FULL-TIME as an OPTICAL ASSISTANT at Downtown Vision, in the heart of downtown Toronto!

* Please note 1 year optical experience is required for this position. *

We provide routine eye exams, advance dry eye treatments and specialty contact lenses, along with a full-service optical with a curated mid to high end frame selection. Previous optical/optometry experience is highly recommended but training available for the right candidate.

** Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this opportunity. **

Job Responsibilities:

• Selling glasses and contact lenses, including frame selection, taking measurements, frame adjustments and recommending lenses to patients
• Administering pre-testing before patients see the doctor
• Reception work, including greeting patients at check-in, answer phone calls and email inquiries in a courteous and friendly manner
• Checking out patients, taking payments and processing insurance claims
• Booking appointments, including sending patient reminders and recalls

The Successful Candidate

• Passionate about customer experience; a great communicator who can provide exceptional patient care
• Energetic, self-motivated to work and take up new initiatives
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Good computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office suite
• Previous knowledge/experience (1 year in optical or medical setting)
• Post-secondary education (bachelor’s degree or diploma)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5H 3P5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person