Surgical Assistant

LASIK MD • Calgary, AB

59d • Onsite

About The Position

Working in a LASIK MD clinic (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential.
Join our team, where our Great Place to Work® certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Find it easy to connect with others and quickly build trust.
• Have a sense of responsibility and take your role seriously.
• Have a definite interest in the field of health and in helping others.
• Be comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
• Flexible availability to work Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the healthcare field is considered an asset (Optometric Assistant, Orderly, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Lab Technician, Sterilization Assistant, Animal Health Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, etc.).
• Knowledge of EMR systems is an asset

Responsibilities

• Sterilize instruments and set up tools as needed.
• Reassure patients before and after their procedure and ensure they feel at ease showing empathy.
• Clearly explain the post-operative medication (eye drops) schedule to patients.
• Coordinate the flow of patients in and out of the operating room.
• Be comfortable working on your feet in the operating room and within the operating room area.
• Be a stickler for details and work with precision and accuracy.
• Like working in a team and know by heart the actions to take to coordinate each intervention.
• Help support other technical roles as needed, such as Clinical Assisting.
• Support the organization’s Risk Management program by identifying and promptly reporting patient safety concerns, incidents, or potential risks to clinic management, to assist in the organization’s overall efforts to identify, report, and mitigate risks.

Benefits

• Eligible to receive a bonus.
• Permanent full-time position (approx. 37hrs/week).
• Free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days, a floater day & 1 wellness day.
• Group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
• Work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed