We are looking for a part-time Optometric Assistant to work at our Kildonan Place Mall location. The position is for 24-36 hours weekly, with the potential of more if coverage is needed.
Experience in the Optometry/medical field is an asset, but not required.
Rate: $16.40 per hour - wage increase after probationary period
A typical day of an Optometric Assistant consists of:
- Answering calls and emails
- Directing patients to appropriate areas within the Optical to either Doctors office or Glasses
- Booking Routine Eye Exams and other types of appointments
- Billing private insurance and tracking billings throughout the day
- Processing POS (Point of Sale) transactions
- Scanning, faxing and organizing paperwork
- Maintaining general upkeep of the clinic
- Usage of EHR (Electronic Medical Records)
- Pretesting patients using an autorefractor, tonometer and Visual Fields machine
Our ideal candidate is:
- Friendly and approachable
- Detail - orientated and organized
- a Team Player who can also take initiative independently
- Excels at multitasking in a fast paced work environment
- Proficient with computers and software such as Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Adobe
We appreciate all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly.
Job Types: Casual, Permanent, Part-time
Pay: From $16.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
