Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician
Calgary Full-Time
About Cloudbreak Eye Care
Cloudbreak Eye Care is Calgary’s newest Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior Segment Clinic. Our trusted specialists strive to offer patients the most advanced services, procedures and technologies. We are committed to enhancing our patients’ quality of life through better vision. Our dynamic environment offers ample opportunities for growth and development and we believe that our people are our greatest asset.
Why work at Cloudbreak Eye Care
Position Summary
Performs basic patient care, ophthalmic testing procedures and initial patient examinations as directed by physician or supervisor. Performs clerical functions and assists with basic training of non-certified technicians and students.
Position available:
Roles and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Skills:
This is a full-time permanent position. Salary - commensurate with experience, premium paid for COA, with a standard company benefits package. Applicant may be eligible for an annual salary increase and/or annual bonus, based on performance.
Cloudbreak Eye Care is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.
Cloudbreak Eye Care is Calgary’s newest Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior Segment Clinic. Our trusted specialists strive to offer patients the most advanced services, procedures and technologies. We are committed to enhancing our patients’ quality of life through better vision. Our dynamic environment offers ample opportunities for growth and development and we believe that our people are our greatest asset.
Why work at Cloudbreak Eye Care
- We are team-oriented and physician-led
- We place the needs of the patient first
- We offer market-based, competitive salaries and benefits
- We invest in learning and professional development
Position Summary
Performs basic patient care, ophthalmic testing procedures and initial patient examinations as directed by physician or supervisor. Performs clerical functions and assists with basic training of non-certified technicians and students.
Position available:
- Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Accurately performing patient screening/testing:
- History, Visual Acuity, Pupil Assessment, Goldmann Applanation, Colour Vision, Instilling drops, etc.
- Accurately performing diagnostic testing:
- HVF, FDT, OCT, Anterior OCT, IOL Corneal Topography, etc.
- Explaining the purpose of each test and demonstrating proactive assessment;
- Discussing and reviewing cataract surgery options;
- Communicating with patients regarding follow-up care, pre and post-operative care, testing, possible symptoms, changes in appointment times etc;
- Efficiently and accurately documenting all pertinent information in patient records (EMR);
- Maintaining, calibrating and cleaning all equipment used throughout the day;
- Returning phone calls to patients and other healthcare professionals in a timely manner;
- Readily scribing for doctor;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- 2+ years of previous experience as an ophthalmic assistant/technician
- Completion of your AAO/COA is an asset;
Skills:
- Excellent patient service skills with an aptitude to understand the patients’ conditions;
- Strong computer skills, highly skilled in Microsoft Office with previous EMR experience;
- Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to new programs and equipment;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Self-motivation to deliver high quality results;
- Present a cheerful, friendly and professional image to patients and fellow employees;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to demonstrate consistent initiative and a team attitude;
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
This is a full-time permanent position. Salary - commensurate with experience, premium paid for COA, with a standard company benefits package. Applicant may be eligible for an annual salary increase and/or annual bonus, based on performance.
Cloudbreak Eye Care is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.