Vision Care Coordinator

Valley Vision Optometry is Port Alberni’s only independent optometry practice. We have been

serving people of all ages and conditions since 1960! We provide the most modern,

compassionate, and thorough care from prevention to custom solutions through ongoing training

for both of our doctors and support team.

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/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.