Ophthalmic Assistant (NOC: 33109) Job

-Responsibilities
Tasks

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Examine the results of the tests
• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist
• Analyze the client’s eyeglasses or contact lenses and by measuring the client’s eye curvature, pupillary distance and bridge width, using optical measuring devices
• Advise on use and care of contact lenses
• Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames
• Perform specialized eye tests to measure and assess defective binocular vision or abnormal eye movement in patients
• Experience and specialization

-Area of specialization
• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses and fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses

-Additional information
-Personal suitability
• Efficient interpersonal skills







Take the patient's general medical and ophthalmic history.
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments to aid the Optometrist in assessing patients’ vision.
• Review the diagnostic test and record results, and recommend eyewear.
• Administer eye drops, ointments, and medications as directed by the Optometrist.
• Clean and maintain ophthalmic instruments and equipment in good working order.
• Perform various administrative duties, which include billing to insurance companies and ordering optical frames and contact lenses from various suppliers.
• Operate laboratory equipment to grind, cut, and edge lenses for eyeglasses according to prescriptions received from the Optometrist and fit lenses into frames.
• Repairs for customers' frames, such as replacing frame screws, straightening frames, and changing temples.
• Schedule and confirm eye exam appointments for the patients.
• Maintain medical files and records for prescriptions and lab orders for eyeglasses.
• Create and maintain various internal office administrative support procedures, such as document tracking and filing, and monthly reporting.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory.
• Regulate and establish office procedures and routines
• Do recalls to the patients due for eyeglasses.
• Manage and train other staff in procedures and use of current software.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Resolve and rectify technical issues related to medical equipment or computers.

-Overview
-Languages
• English

-Education
• Bachelor's degree

-Experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years

-On site
• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

-Work setting
• Optical retail store
• Optical dispensary

-Weekend/ Weekday job