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optometrist assistant at Island Eyecare Ltd. in Sydney, NS

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  • Full Time
  • Permanent

optometrist assistant

  • Island Eyecare Ltd.
  • Posted 1 week ago
  • NOC: 33109
  • Location: Sydney, NS, B1P5R6
  • Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Job Overview

  • Published On: Oct 29, 2026
  • Application Due: Nov 12, 2026
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Language: english
  • Views: 0

Company Overview

  • Employer: Island Eyecare Ltd.
  • Location: Sydney, NS, CA

Job Description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 to 42 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: Experience an asset

    • Work setting

  • Optical retail store
  • Office of health care professional
  • Ophthalmic or optical laboratory

    • Tasks

  • Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
  • Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
  • Assist health care professionals
  • Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
  • Follow through on treatment programs with patients
  • Help medical examiner in charge
  • Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
  • Maintain prescription records
  • Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
  • Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
  • Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
  • Maintain supplies
  • Perform general clerical duties
  • Process files and paperwork
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
  • Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
  • Organize and maintain inventory
  • Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client

    • Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office

    • Area of specialization

  • Ophthalmology

    • Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

    • Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

    • Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

    • Employment terms options

  • Evening

    • Employment terms options

  • Day

    • Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

    • Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits

    • Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities

Job Details

  • Work arrangement: Not specified
  • Work hours: 35 to 42 hours per week
  • Salary range: $17.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Postal code: B1P5R6

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