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Join Our Team as an Optometric Assistant!

Are you passionate about healthcare and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in people's lives? Drs. Popick, Caines & Associates is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Optometric Assistant to join our dynamic team in Yorkton, SK. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with patients, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

This is a permanent position offering 37.5 hours per week, where you will play a vital role in supporting our healthcare professionals and ensuring a smooth operation within our optical retail store and medical clinic. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting health care professionals in providing exceptional patient care.
• Operating and maintaining ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Processing health insurance and workers' compensation claims.
• Scheduling and confirming patient appointments.
• Taking patients' general medical and ophthalmic history.
• Managing routine office functions, including reception duties.
• Maintaining inventory and ordering supplies as needed.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset

Work Setting

You will be working in a variety of settings, including:

• Urban area
• Optical retail store
• Office of health care professionals
• Medical clinic
• Ophthalmic or optical laboratory
• Private practice

Skills and Knowledge

Proficiency in the following computer and technology tools is essential:

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Computer-assisted records management system

Personal Qualities

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Client-focused and dependable
• Excellent communicators, both orally and in writing
• Organized and reliable team players
• Creative and flexible in their approach

Health and Financial Benefits

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits
• Other Benefits: Free parking, employer-paid learning/training, team building opportunities, travel insurance

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $15.50 to $17.50, negotiable based on experience.

Join Us!

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career as an Optometric Assistant and contribute to a team that values patient care and professional growth, we encourage you to apply. Be a part of Drs. Popick, Caines & Associates, where your skills and dedication will make a meaningful impact!

Screening Questions

As part of the application process, please consider the following questions:

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.