Optometric Assistant Required in Calgary

Job Title:    Optometric Assistant
Job Location:    Calgary
Company/Employer: The Kensington Eye Health Centre
About Us
Eye Health Centres is a full service vision care centre which has 2 locations in Calgary and 1 in Regina. Each location has a knowledgable staff and performs eye exams, dispenses eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses, and has an optical boutique complete with frames from many of the world's best designers.

Job Requirements:
• The successful candidate will have a personable manner.
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience is an asset but not essential

Job Duties:
• Secretary/receptionist responsibilities
• Scheduling appointments and referrals
• Patient instruction for contact lens insertion, removal and hygiene
• Conducting preliminary vision tests prior to the eye health examination
• Neutralization, repair, and adjustment of eyeglasses
• Assisting with orthoptics and other vision therapies for children and adults
• Assist the optometrist with examination procedures
• Train Low Vision patients for devices and appliances
• Manage effective recall systems
• Provide patients with ophthalmic frame and lens recommendations
• Communicate with vendors
• Maintain proper records and ensure patient privacy

Top of the market starting wages

Deadline Date: 06/01/2014

How to Apply:
Forward your CV to:
Email: admin@eyehealthcentres.com