Surgical Assistant

LASIK MD • Hamilton, ON

59d • $22 - $25 • 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.
The wage range for this role is $22.16 - $25.19/hr
A look at your benefits
You are eligible to receive a bonus.
You have a permanent part-time position (16-25hrs/week, 2-4 days p/week) and we currently have one vacant position.
You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days & 1 wellness day.
You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
You work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Your tasks at a glance
You sterilize instruments and set up tools as needed.
You reassure patients before and after their procedure and ensure they feel at ease showing empathy.
You clearly explain the post-operative medication (eye drops) schedule to patients.
You coordinate the flow of patients in and out of the operating room.
You are comfortable working on your feet in the operating room and within the operating room area.
You are a stickler for details and work with precision and accuracy.
You like working in a team and know by heart the actions to take to coordinate each intervention.
You 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.

Requirements

• You have excellent communication skills in English.
• You find it easy to connect with others and quickly build trust.
• You have a sense of responsibility and take your role seriously.
• You have a definite interest in the field of health and in helping others.
• You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
• Required: You can travel between our LASIK MD Hamilton & LASIK MD Oakville locations for training and work (2-3 shifts p/month in Oakville).
• Schedule: You have flexible availability to work at LASIK MD Hamilton Thursdays & Fridays between 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with 2-3 Tuesdays per month at LASIK MD Oakville between 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Nice To Haves

• Your 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.).

Responsibilities

• You sterilize instruments and set up tools as needed.
• You reassure patients before and after their procedure and ensure they feel at ease showing empathy.
• You clearly explain the post-operative medication (eye drops) schedule to patients.
• You coordinate the flow of patients in and out of the operating room.
• You are comfortable working on your feet in the operating room and within the operating room area.
• You are a stickler for details and work with precision and accuracy.
• You like working in a team and know by heart the actions to take to coordinate each intervention.
• You 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

• You are eligible to receive a bonus.
• You have a permanent part-time position (16-25hrs/week, 2-4 days p/week) and we currently have one vacant position.
• You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days & 1 wellness day.
• You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match.
• You 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed