Optical Technician

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Various locations. Optical retail store. Office of health care professional. Ophthalmic or optical laboratory. Private practice. Optical dispensary. Tasks: Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists. Assist health care professionals. Maintain prescription records . Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments. Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists. Clean and maintain equipment. Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies. Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation. Maintain supplies. Maintain inventory of equipment. Perform general clerical duties. Process files and paperwork. Schedule and confirm appointments. Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history. Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments. Organize and maintain inventory. Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Office. MS Word. Instrument experience: Optical. Area of specialization: Ophthalmology. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Creativity. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Bonus. Life insurance. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Parking available. Travel insurance. Variable or compressed work week. Wellness program. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities . Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities. Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities . Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Partic