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

Sentrex Health Solutions • Ottawa, ON

21h • 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.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed