Ophthalmic Technician - Oakville, Canada - Carrot Health

Description

Ophthalmic Technician
Carrot Health - Oakville & Brampton


Objectives:

Provide optimum patient care in a fast
- paced ophthalmology clinic.


Responsibilities:

• Greet patients respectfully, pleasantly, professionally and be able to convey concern, relate tactfully and sympathetically at all times.
• Understand the patient registration and informed consents and be able to present.
• Check out patients in a timely and efficient manner to maintain a steady workflow.
• Assist in other departments when needed, front desk and call centre.
• Able to collect the patient's medical history and document.
• Able to do visual acuity workups and assist the doctor needs in prepping and pretesting the patients.
• Experience with OCT, VF, IOL Master, AScan, Tonometry and other tests.
• Ensures that the clinic areas are maintained in accordance to guidelines.

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Must have access to a reliable vehicle and able to travel between clinics in Oakville and Brampton
:

• Able to work a flexible schedule with some weekend clinics.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment and professional appearance.

Education & Skills:

• Ophthalmology Diploma preferred but relevant experience is considered an asset as well.
• Ability to follow process and procedures as directed.
• Ability to think as you work and catch things that might be missed through testing.
• Proactive personality with the ability to think and work independently and not just waiting for the queues to begin.
• Able to work under pressure and multitask in a fast paced environment, while providing a high degree of professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service skills.
• Interest in the health care field and willingness to learn various roles within the clinic.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and organization at all times.
• Experience in Ophthalmology and Oscar Clinical Management System is an asset

Job Types:

Full-time


Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent


Salary:

$16.00-$21.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Social Distancing in place, all employees and patients are required to wear a mask at all times. Sanitize their hands periodically. Facility Sanitation done regularly.


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person