Part-time Ophthalmic Technician (Ottawa Ophthalmology Eye Clinic, on-site)

Sentrex Health Solutions • Ottawa, ON

7d • CA$23 - CA$25 • Onsite

About The Position

Ophthalmic Technicians (OT) are responsible for providing pre-and-post examination care as well as assisting with various administrative duties. OT’s provide physicians with necessary information to prepare and customize each exam. Sentrex Health Solutions is a proudly Canadian company that is a fully integrated specialty distributor and patient support provider for pharmaceutical manufacturers, physicians, and their patients. They provide innovative solutions focused on ensuring patients have access and the support they need to maximize their treatment outcomes through strategic distribution models and patient support programs.

Requirements

• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Superior communication skills, particularly verbal, with excellent “bedside manner”, professionalism, and active listening
• Knowledge of EMRs and MS Office suite of applications
• Very organized, with attention to detail
• Experience with a number of diagnostic tools such as IOLMaster and tests, including topography, refraction, slit lamp examination, lensometry, auto-refraction, visual acuity, fundus photography, tonometry, OCT testing of the retina, biometry, orb scan, lens star, iTrace.
• Patience, approachability and calm demeanor
• Ability to manage patient expectations and concerns

Nice To Haves

• Your commitment to providing a high level of service to your internal and external clients.
• You are highly adaptable with a track record of success during times of growth and organizational change.
• You have a proven track record of developing trust and influence at multiple levels.
• You demonstrate an impactful and candid communication style.
• You have exceptional organizational skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, management, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage duties related to opening and closing the clinic.
• Take accurate medical histories from clinic patients.
• Instructing patients about medications, tests, and procedures.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications.
• Operate ophthalmic equipment such as ocular coherence tomography cameras, tonometer.
• Measure visual acuity.
• Clean and/or sterilize ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
• Assist physicians with ophthalmic procedures.
• Perform data entry and clerical duties, as required.
• Ensure rooms are stocked and ready for each patient.
• Manage temperature-regulated drug inventory and consignment.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and generous vacation entitlement
• Wellness Program (5 paid days off for your well-being!)
• Paid Sick Days
• Competitive Benefits Package including Dental & Extended Health Benefits, AD&D, LTD & Employee/Dependent Life Insurance
• RRSP Matching Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed