Optometric Assistant/Receptionist
Durham Vision Care
Oshawa Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Duties
- Assist optometrist with patient care, performing preliminary and diagnostic tests
- Perform optical sales, including helping patients select frames and lenses
- Learn our product offering in depth in order to explain value to patients
- Process insurance claims and maintain electronic medical records
- Schedule appointments and recall patients for their next appointment
- Clean and organize within the following areas: pre-test, dispensary, kitchen,
storage room, public washroom, garbage/recycling, appliances, and
floors/mirrors/chairs
Skills
- Proficiency and extreme efficiency in using computers and other office equipment required as our office is fully automated and electronic; complete understanding and navigation of a Windows computer and Excel is required
- Strong interpersonal skills are required; ability to communicate with patients on the phone, email and in person and on various topics including pricing, payment, status checks, and troubleshooting.
- Confidence in speaking loudly and clearly is required
- Customer service experience is required
- Experience with optometric electronic medical records systems would be an asset
- Knowledge of optical sales and retail sales practices would be an asset
Job Overview
Posted Date: 06 Jan 2026
Location: Oshawa Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
At Durham Vision Care, we strive to offer professional and patient-centered eye care services to everyone. Our clinic emphasizes public awareness of early vision issue detection and delivers top-notch eye care and outstanding customer service.
Name: Durham Vision Care
Web: www.durhamvisioncare.com