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Spectrum Family Eyecare, a rapidly growing optometric practice in College Park, invites applications for the position of optometric assistant/ophthalmic dispenser. This position offers excellent compensation, benefits and training programs, including the opportunity to become a Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant. Our practice is committed to excellence in eye and vision care and staff training.
Responsibilities: As part of a our team, you will work closely with our patients as we provide full-scope optometric care. Duties include patient reception, pre-testing, visual field studies, contact lens training, frame selection, repairs, and adjustments.
Requirements: Previous experience in an optometric office is an asset but not required. We are seeking motivated individuals with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as technical ability.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Advise on use and care of contact lenses
- Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client
- Fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses