Certified Optometric Assistant
Pretester
 
South Shore Eye Clinic is in need of a dynamic and energetic person to join our team. This is a full time position with benefits and competitive wages. South Shore Eye Clinic is an independently owned and operated optometric clinic. We’re proud to have all doctors and staff live and participate in our community.
 
Overall Position Description:
The Pretester is one of the first points of contact with clinic patients, completing most diagnostic testing required before the patient sees the doctor.
 
Specific Responsibilities of the job:
Pretest –

• Verifying patient information including case history, medication and ocular concerns
• Proper use of all diagnostic instruments in pretest 

 
Administratively –

• Assisting at the front desk
• Accurately processing patient payments
• Submitting patient insurance claims
• Answering the phone
• Out-going patient phone calls
• Responding to emails
• Processing mail

 
 Any other duties and responsibilities required of all staff in the basic delivery of patient care.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in the health care field is an asset
• Proven positive patient/customer service
• Energetic, positive and pleasant demeanor
• Excellent telephone skills
• Experience processing various types of payments including insurance claims is an asset
• Ability to respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work evenings and Saturdays

 
Please contact the office manager, Rhonda Haines, for more details.
Email: manager@thebestforyoureyes.ca.
No phone calls, please.