Optometric Assistant
Position: Optometric Assistant
Hours: 3-4 days per week
Start date: July 2026
Experience:
1+ years or completion of an optometric
assistant program
At
Woodbine Optometry we are committed
to delivering compassionate
and personalized care to our patients.
We
are looking
for an
optometric
assistant
who can
work efficiently, with
attention to detail,
while
providing
a welcoming experience
to
patients
of all ages.
The ideal candidate demonstrates critical thinking,
confidence in managing a variety of patient interactions, and a
genuine passion for providing compassionate care. Our team values a
positive work environment and we are therefore seeking an individual
with strong communication skills who contributes to a collaborative
and supportive team.
Primary responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostic imaging such as retinal photography and OCT imaging
- Prepare of exam rooms for patients
- Train patients to insert, remove and care for contact lenses
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments and recall patients for eye health exams
- Manage retail and trial inventory of eye drops and contact lens solution
- Order, receive and dispense contact lenses
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, suppliers and patients
Requirements:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Strong critical thinking skills and confidence to manage diverse patient interactions
- Passionate about providing compassionate care to patient of all ages
- Interest in learning and sharing knowledge with team members and patients
- Intermediate computer skills (Windows 11, email, LibreOffice or Microsoft Office)
- 1+ years of experience or completion of an optometric assistant program is preferred
We are committed to
providing a positive work environment with opportunities for growth
and learning. In addition, we offer employee and family health
benefits, competitive wages and employee and family discounts. Hours
of operation are from Monday to Saturday with 2 evenings per week.
Please send your resume to [email protected] and tell us why you are interested in joining our team!
