Optometric assistant

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate


• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Assist in the preparation and administration of examinations
• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant Program (CCOA)

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits