Medical Office Assistant/ Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team!

Location: Chilliwack & Abbotsford, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time Maternity Leave Coverage
Term: Immediately through September 2027, with potential for continued employment afterward
Compensation: $19–$23 per hour
Department: Diagnostics
Experience: Mid-Level preferred; training provided

Are you energetic, organized, and detail-oriented? Do you thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team?

Fraser Valley Cataract & Laser (FVCL) is a growing ophthalmology clinic and surgical centre specializing in eye disease and surgery. Our team of ophthalmologists provides a wide range of services, including MSP-covered examinations and surgeries, as well as private lens surgery and LASIK.

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team in a full-time maternity leave coverage position.

Schedule & Location

• Must be available to work Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Chilliwack.


• Must be willing to work between our Chilliwack and Abbotsford locations


• Training will primarily take place in Chilliwack


• Additional Thursday or Friday shifts may occasionally be available.


• Position is available until September 2027, with potential for continued employment afterward

Key Duties

• Greeting patients in person, over the phone, and via email in a professional and supportive manner


• Booking and coordinating patient appointments


• Billing, invoicing, and processing payments


• Supporting physicians with daily clinical needs


• Assisting with patient care and clinical workflows


• Tracking lab results and coordinating follow-ups


• Providing patients with instructions for diagnostic testing


• Performing diagnostic testing and patient workups


• Using the Accuro EMR system


• Working collaboratively with physicians and team members


• Supporting clinic systems, workflows, and process improvements

Ophthalmic Assistant Experience — Asset

Experience with the following is an asset, but training will be provided for the right candidate:

• Visual field testing


• OCT imaging


• Auto-refraction


• Non-contact tonometry


• Patient workups

If you do not have direct ophthalmology experience, a strong work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to learn quickly are essential.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and dependable


• Professional and friendly communication skills


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment


• Strong attention to detail and organization


• Ability to multitask and prioritize


• Comfortable learning new technology and systems


• Team-oriented and willing to assist wherever needed


• Previous medical or ophthalmology experience is an asset, but not required

Compensation: $19–$23 per hour
Locations: Chilliwack & Abbotsford, British Columbia
Department: Diagnostics
Employment Type: Full-Time Maternity Coverage