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Ophthalmology Technician/Administrative Assistant (Ophthalmology Clinic)

Office of Dr. Martin (Ophthalmology)
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Extended health care
Designated paid holidays
Dental care
Paid time off
Paid vacation

Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Electronic medical records
Customer service
English
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
High school diploma or GED
Typing
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Job Overview:

Seeking a long-term, full-time Ophthalmology Technician/Administrative Assistant to provide quality technician and administrative support for an ophthalmology practice. You will report directly to two physicians, and work in a team environment with other ophthalmology technicians and one other administrative assistant. The office space where you will be working every day is shared by the aforementioned physicians and staff. You will be an essential member of establishing and growing an ophthalmology practice in Halifax! Please submit a resume alone (no cover letter required). Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Duties:

The position is a mix of technician and administrative duties.

Technician responsibilities include:

Patient diagnostic testing, including taking visual acuity, intraocular pressure, refraction, OCT and topography imaging, administering eye drops, liaising between physician and patients, and visual field testing
Complete ad-hoc technician tasks for patients as requested

Administrative responsibilities include:

Answer incoming phone calls, emails, faxes and any other correspondence in a timely and professional manner, and relay accurate detailed messages where appropriate
Schedule, coordinate and confirm appointments for patients via phone and email
Meet, greet and check-in patients arriving for their appointment
Help patients to fill out forms to record personal information, insurance details and other medical information
Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and couriers where applicable
Initiate and maintain incoming and outgoing paperwork, as well as electronic documents, related to patients’ medical records
Complete ad-hoc administrative tasks as requested, including follow-ups, referrals and other patient-related matters
Coordination and various administration related to surgery scheduling

Required Skills:

Ability to use computers (i.e., basic typing skills, internet search… etc.,), Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel… etc.,) and electronic medical record (EMR) software (previous experience working with an EMR is an asset)
Ability to use office equipment (i.e., fax machine, printer, photocopier, scanner… etc.,)
Exceptional organizational and customer service skills in reception role, especially maintaining professionalism with patients and/or family members
Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, strong communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Excellent judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive and/or confidential healthcare related matters for patients
Ability to work well independently (self-motivated with low supervision) and in a team
Commitment to on-the-job learning and contributing to a positive environment with co-workers
Fluent English (written and oral)

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma
Minimum two (2) years of related work experience in an ophthalmology or optometry technician/administrative role
Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check
Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and live locally in the Halifax area

Benefits:

The following benefits will be provided:

Paid vacation, plus statutory holidays (amount of vacation to be discussed but minimum 2 weeks)
After 3-month probationary period, monthly cash contribution to individual dental and health care insurance

Start Date: August 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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