Job Description

Reports to : Team Lead and Optical Director

Job Responsibilities

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by the optometrist
• Prepare all exam rooms including sterilization and calibration of instruments
• Obtain and record patient’s preliminary case history
• Diagnostic testing as directed by optometrist
• Utilize electronic medical records to assist doctor in exam room as medical note taker
• Assist with contact lens training, diagnostic lens orders and follow up patient visits
• Learn all facets of patient reception and optical styling and sales to provide backup to team when necessary
• Other duties as requested by leadership team

Qualifications

Qualifications / Skills

• Proficient in use of internet and Microsoft Office
• Solid keyboarding skills : 50 WPM
• Excellent spelling and clear communication
• Familiarity with optometry or medical office protocols an asset but not necessary
• Strong ability to function on multiple tracks at the same time
• Self-starter with willingness to move things forward in a professional manner
• Passion for patient care and concern for others
• Curious and engaged, eager to grow in professional knowledge
• Able to frame things in a positive manner and see the good
• Self-confident
• Committed to personal excellence

Strengths

• Adaptability you prefer to go with the flow, taking things as they come and discovering the future one day at a time.
• Consistency
• Discipline People exceptionally talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
• Empathy you can sense other people’s feelings by imagining themselves in others’ lives or situations.
• Input People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.
• Learner you have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites you.
• Responsibility you take psychological ownership of what you say you will do. You are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

Additional Information

Salary Information

$35,800 / year - $48,530 / year

Why should you join Valley Vision Optometry

• Clothing allowance
• Cycle friendly workplace : bike rack, shower
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Nicest lunch room in Port Alberni
• Profit sharing
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.