optometric assistant
Posted on August 19, 2026 by Employer details Wink Optometry
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Urban area. Optical retail store. Office of health care professional. Tasks: Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists. Assist health care professionals. Assist physicians in the assessment of patients. Develop information materials for patients. Follow through on treatment programs with patients. Help medical examiner in charge. Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products. Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments. Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists. Set up and dismantle equipment. Clean and maintain equipment. Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies. Record vital signs. Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices. Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation. Maintain supplies. Maintain inventory of equipment. Document patient rehabilitation progress. 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. Order supplies and equipment. Organize and maintain inventory. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA). Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Office. MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Word. Electronic medical records. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .- Location 1620-29 Street NWCalgary, ABT2N 4L7
- Work location On site
- Salary$18.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 45 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Flexible hours, Overtime available
- Starts as early as 2026-09-01
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3651877
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Urban area
- Optical retail store
- Office of health care professional
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Assist health care professionals
- Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
- Develop information materials for patients
- Follow through on treatment programs with patients
- Help medical examiner in charge
- Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
- Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
- Set up and dismantle equipment
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Record vital signs
- Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
- Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
- Maintain supplies
- Maintain inventory of equipment
- Document patient rehabilitation progress
- 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
- Order supplies and equipment
- Organize and maintain inventory
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA)
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- Electronic medical records
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-02
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