Optometric Assistant - Guelph, Canada - Royal City Optometry

Description

Do you have a passion for eyewear and fashion?

Enjoy working with people to help them look and feel their very best?

Want to be part of a friendly office environment?

We are looking for a personable and fashion-forward individual to join our busy optometric clinic. As an optometric assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the optical department. You will be representing the practice as one of our eyewear experts and are integral to our continued success in serving our community

Primary duties will involve frame selections, optical troubleshooting, ordering and board management. You will also be assisting in other areas of the practice such as reception, pretesting and administration.

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What We Offer:_

- a small business environment where you will be a valued team member
- both the challenges and rewards of working in a health care and retail environment
- skills advancement with training and educational opportunities
- feeling like you made a difference every day
- rate of pay commensurate with any relevant experience
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What We Are Looking For:_
- professional and outgoing demeanor
- outstanding customer service skills
- ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality concerning medical and financial information
- ability to interact with patients of all walks of life, ages 0-100
- proficient with computers and digital tools
- ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- always striving for excellence

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Requirements:_

- full-time availability Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
- one evening shift per week until 6:30 pm
- dependable and punctual
- experience in the optical industry is an asset but not required
- a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Would you please send your resume along with a cover letter outlining any relevant experience and why you are interested in working with us?

If you are looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive while making a difference in your community, we want to hear from you
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Please note: this is a full-time, permanent position and is not suitable for students_


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $17.50 per hour


Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
As a health care facility, our primary focus is the safety and well-being of our patients. We continue to ask all team members remain masked while inside the office.


Experience:

- optical retail: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person