Optometric Assistant for Eye + Vision Clinic Perth
We are looking for a full time Optometric Assistant for our multi doctor optometric practice. This position is an 12 month fixed contract with the possibility to transition to permanent employment. We pride ourselves on having both a strong focus on modern technology, as well as a large inventory of trending and classic eyewear to provide the very best in eye care and eye wear.
Requirements:
- Energetic, outgoing and helpful by nature
- excellent fine motor skills
- experience using technology beyond basic computer systems
- adaptable to a fast paced multi-tasking environment
- strong organizational and time management skills
- positive attitude, reliable, with strong work ethic
Duties may include:
- Dispense, adjust and repair patient eyewear.
- Participate in team development training and initiatives including team meetings and continuing education.
- Troubleshoot patient concerns in a professional and courteous manner.
- Contribute to clinic retail sales goals.
- Assisting patients in selection of eyewear to suit patients' aesthetic and vision needs as well as lens selection and lens measurements.
- patient booking and greeting, communication via telephone, email, fax & text
- willingness to be crosstrained in other areas
We work as a team, inspired by these four pillars: integrity, compassion, innovation and community. With this focus, we aim to ensure all patients receive a friendly and knowledgeable experience when visiting our clinic.
If these skills and values resonate with you, we would love to get to know you better.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Perth, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have proven proficient computer skills?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
- optometric assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-05