Optometric Assistant

Position: Optometric Assistant

Hours: 3-4 days per week

Start date: July 2026

Experience: 1+ years or completion of an optometric assistant program

At Woodbine Optometry we are committed to delivering compassionate and personalized care to our patients. We are looking for an optometric assistant who can work efficiently, with attention to detail, while providing a welcoming experience to patients of all ages. The ideal candidate demonstrates critical thinking, confidence in managing a variety of patient interactions, and a genuine passion for providing compassionate care. Our team values a positive work environment and we are therefore seeking an individual with strong communication skills who contributes to a collaborative and supportive team.

Primary responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic imaging such as retinal photography and OCT imaging
• Prepare of exam rooms for patients
• Train patients to insert, remove and care for contact lenses
• Answer phone calls, schedule appointments and recall patients for eye health exams
• Manage retail and trial inventory of eye drops and contact lens solution
• Order, receive and dispense contact lenses
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, suppliers and patients

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking skills and confidence to manage diverse patient interactions
• Passionate about providing compassionate care to patient of all ages
• Interest in learning and sharing knowledge with team members and patients
• Intermediate computer skills (Windows 11, email, LibreOffice or Microsoft Office)
• 1+ years of experience or completion of an optometric assistant program is preferred

We are committed to providing a positive work environment with opportunities for growth and learning. In addition, we offer employee and family health benefits, competitive wages and employee and family discounts. Hours of operation are from Monday to Saturday with 2 evenings per week.

Please send your resume to woodbineoptometry@gmail.com and tell us why you are interested in joining our team!