Full or Part Time Optometric Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic, positive individual interested in working with people?
We are looking to add to our friendly team.

Experience in eyecare or optical is appreciated, but training is provided. 

Experience working in hospitality/customer service/retail/medical offices is an asset.

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-time, 3-5 days per week (including Saturdays). 

Pay: $19.00-$26.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Extended health care, option to opt in
• On-site parking
• Vision care (Free eyewear and eye care, family discounts)
• Paid vacation
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Location: In person, Nelson, BC

Schedule: 8-hour shifts

Office hours:

• Monday-Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
• Thursday 7:30 am-7:00 pm
• Saturday 8:30 am-4:00 pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Front desk administrative duties
• Running auxiliary tests
• Taking medical histories
• Eventually moving into optical dispensing

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience working in hospitality/customer service/retail/medical offices is an asset.
• Computer skills are important
• Customer service
• Work well in a team-based setting
• Effective communication
• Ability to multitask and focus in a fast-paced work environment
• Capacity to learn new technology and adapt to changing office procedures

Application question:

• What interested you about this job that made you apply?