optometrist assistant

Salary and Employment

Salary $17.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 40 hours per week. Permanent full‑time employment.

Secondary (high‑school) graduation certificate required.

Experience

Experience is an asset.

Work setting

• Optical retail store
• Office of health care professional
• Ophthalmic or optical laboratory

Responsibilities

• Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
• Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
• Assist health care professionals
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Maintain prescription records
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
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