Medical Office Assistant/ Ophthalmic Technician
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What you'll do
- Greeting patients in person, over the phone, and via email in a professional and supportive manner
- Booking and coordinating patient appointments
- Billing, invoicing, and processing payments
- Supporting physicians with daily clinical needs
- Assisting with patient care and clinical workflows
- Tracking lab results and coordinating follow-ups
- Providing patients with instructions for diagnostic testing
- Performing diagnostic testing and patient workups
- Using the Accuro EMR system
- Working collaboratively with physicians and team members
- Supporting clinic systems, workflows, and process improvements
What they're looking for
- Reliable and dependable
- Professional and friendly communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Comfortable learning new technology and systems
- Team-oriented and willing to assist wherever needed
Nice to have
- Ophthalmic Assistant Experience
- Visual field testing experience
- OCT imaging experience
- Auto-refraction experience
- Non-contact tonometry experience
- Patient workups experience
- Previous medical or ophthalmology experience
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Full description from employer
Job Description
Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team!
Location: Chilliwack & Abbotsford, BC
Employment Type: Part Time Maternity Leave Coverage
Term: Immediately through September 2027, with potential for continued employment afterward
Compensation: $19–$23 per hour
Department: Diagnostics
Experience: Mid-Level preferred; training provided
Are you energetic, organized, and detail-oriented? Do you thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team?
Fraser Valley Cataract & Laser (FVCL) is a growing ophthalmology clinic and surgical centre specializing in eye disease and surgery. Our team of ophthalmologists provides a wide range of services, including MSP-covered examinations and surgeries, as well as private lens surgery and LASIK.
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team in a full-time maternity leave coverage position.
Schedule & Location
- Must be available to work Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Chilliwack.
- Must be willing to work between our Chilliwack and Abbotsford locations
- Training will primarily take place in Chilliwack
- Additional Thursday or Friday shifts may occasionally be available.
- Position is available until September 2027, with potential for continued employment afterward
Key Duties
- Greeting patients in person, over the phone, and via email in a professional and supportive manner
- Booking and coordinating patient appointments
- Billing, invoicing, and processing payments
- Supporting physicians with daily clinical needs
- Assisting with patient care and clinical workflows
- Tracking lab results and coordinating follow-ups
- Providing patients with instructions for diagnostic testing
- Performing diagnostic testing and patient workups
- Using the Accuro EMR system
- Working collaboratively with physicians and team members
- Supporting clinic systems, workflows, and process improvements
Ophthalmic Assistant Experience — Asset
Experience with the following is an asset, but training will be provided for the right candidate:
- Visual field testing
- OCT imaging
- Auto-refraction
- Non-contact tonometry
- Patient workups
If you do not have direct ophthalmology experience, a strong work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to learn quickly are essential.
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable and dependable
- Professional and friendly communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Comfortable learning new technology and systems
- Team-oriented and willing to assist wherever needed
- Previous medical or ophthalmology experience is an asset, but not required
Compensation: $19–$23 per hour
Locations: Chilliwack & Abbotsford, British Columbia
Department: Diagnostics
Employment Type: Part Time Maternity Coverage
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