Optometric Assistant/Optical Dispenser

at  Vespa Vision Centre

We are seeking a dedicated and patient-oriented Optometric Assistant/Frame Stylist with experience to join our practice. We are a full-scope optometric clinic offering premium eye care services along with high quality eyewear. It is essential that you share our practice philosophy of caring for our patients, are a team player and enjoy being busy and productive.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Must have at least 1 year of previous optical or optometric office experience.
• Strong team-work skills and can work well in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a professional attitude
• Passionate about providing a positive customer experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Detail oriented and able to follow through on tasks consistently and independently
• Knowledge of electronic medical records system
  The applicant must also be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while being professional, approachable, and organized with a commitment to quality patient care. Evening and Saturday shifts are required. Salary will be determined according to the level of optometric assistant experience. Only candidates seeking long-term employment will be considered.
  If you meet the criteria for this position and would like to join our team email us your resume today!
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Optical/Optometric Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Provide excellent customer care
• Greeting patients, answering questions, and collecting patient history
• Assist patients with frame and lens selection appropriate for their spectacle prescription as well as considering their aesthetic and performance needs.
• Educating patients about the best eyewear and lens choices for their lifestyle, based on doctor recommendations.
• Taking frame and eye measurements to ensure correct fit and positioning of eyewear.
• Repairing and adjusting eyewear
• Managing lab orders
• Updating dispensary inventory and displays
• Maintaining cleanliness of dispensary
• Instructing patients on insertion, removal and proper care of contact lenses.
• Answering phones, booking appointments, and other administrative duties
• Invoicing and processing payments
• Pretesting patients before they see the optometrist. This includes autorefraction, NCT, OCT, Optomap, Visual Fields and dilation.
• Other duties as assigned
  Only candidates residing in the Windsor/Tecumseh and surrounding areas will be considered)