optometrist assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Optical retail store

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Develop information materials for patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Maintain prescription records
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments, record test results and administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available