Optician / Science Graduate

Job title: Optician / Science Graduate

Job description: Optician / Science Graduate –

Your mission as an Ophthalmic Technician

A LASIK MD Ophthalmic Technician (OT), under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist, does testing, takes accurate measurements and reviews optical results in order to allow our licensed eye care professionals to counsel patients on the best refractive surgery options for them. Credibility and customer orientation are essential in this position.

LASIK MD employees can be also called upon to work on ad-hoc projects or to assist in tasks and projects related to its affiliated brands. Our employees are expected to be versatile and open to the possibility of learning new skills. Most clinical cross-training or affiliated brand tasks would be considered adjacent to the employee’s current tasks and level of responsibility.

Interested in relocating for this position? LASIK MD offers the possibility of a relocation bonus to many cities across Canada!

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position
• Group insurance after 3 months
• Telemedicine
• 2 weeks vacation
• Dynamic and stimulating team, and comprehensive in-house training
• Opportunities for advancement and training in different clinical and administrative roles

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete preoperative and postoperative measurements, offering clear explanations to patients throughout the process.
• Review optical results to insure of their accuracy.
• Provide the licensed eye care professional all the necessary measurements and patient information in order for the patient to receive the proper counseling and recommendations with respect to procedures and technology available at LASIK MD
• Provide superior customer service and patient care.
• Use appointment and patient file software, patient charts and other available tools to make accurate and clear notes regarding patient eye health.
• Perform clinical study recruitment and additional testing as required by Medical Affairs and Research & Development.
• Any other tasks as per required by the Center Director or management team.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Superior communication skills, particularly verbal, with excellent “bedside manner”, professionalism, and active listening
• Experience with a number of diagnostic tools and tests, including topography, refraction, slit lamp examination, lensometry, autorefraction, visual acuity, pupillometry, fundus photography, corneal pachymetry, tonometry, corneal topography, corneal tomography, OCT testing of the cornea and retina, biometry, and corneal higher order aberration testing
• Patience, approachability and calm demeanor
• Ability to manage patient expectations and concerns
• Engaging and outgoing personality
• Very organized, with attention to detail
• Adapt well to often-changing environment, manage personal stress
• Team-oriented and collaborative, demonstrate a willingness to learn and also coach others
• Organized and efficient with sense of initiative
• Ease working with computers and ability to learn new software, entry-level experience with MS Office
• Comfortable working in close contact with patients

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from the Opticianry Program (license not required), BSc, COT or COMT as certified by JCAHPO
• Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.
• Experience in an optical environment is an asset

POSITION DETAILS

This is a permanent, full-time position. We offer a competitive compensation, bonuses and benefits. Candidates must be willing to work 40 hours per week , on a flexible schedule (days, evenings and weekends). A full training is given to all new hires. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are potentially available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. LASIK MD will also give you the opportunity to learn new skills and make a difference in people’s lives on a daily basis!

We thank all candidates for their interest but we will only communicate with the candidates selected for an interview.

Company: LASIK MD

Expected salary:

Location: London, ON

Job date: Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:45:25 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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