Clinical Assistant

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Kingston, ON, CAN
In-Office
24-25 Hourly
Entry level
Healthtech
The Role
Supports ophthalmic surgical procedures by preparing operating rooms and instruments, assisting surgeons, reassuring patients, coordinating interventions, identifying safety risks, and maintaining precision in a clinical environment. The role includes cross-training in operating-room technical duties and receptionist tasks, with occasional support at partnering clinics. It is a permanent part-time position with flexible Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday availability.
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CLINICAL / SURGICAL ASSISTANT | Kingston, ON

Working in a LASIK MD clinic (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential.     

Join our team, where our Great Place to Work® certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.

The wage range for this role is $23.73 - $25.22/hr      

A look at your benefits   

  • You are eligible to receive a bonus.  
  • You have a permanent part-time position (approx. 25hrs-28hrs/week), and we currently have one vacant position. Please note that weekly hours are based on operational needs, may vary, and are not guaranteed.
  • You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days & 1 wellness day. 
  • You benefit from group insurance, telemedicine & RRSP match. 
  • You work with experts in Ophthalmology & you can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. 
Your tasks at a glance 
  • You will become a specialist of the tools and technologies used in intraocular procedures.
  • You are the person the surgeon relies on to prepare the room and its tools before the procedures.
  • You always find the right words to support and reassure the patient if necessary.
  • You thrive in a team environment and know by heart the actions to take to coordinate and support each intervention.
  • You are comfortable working on your feet in the operating room.
  • You are a stickler for details and work with precision and accuracy.
  • You will be cross-trained in other technical roles within the operating room and in Receptionist duties. 
  • You support the organization’s Risk Management program by identifying and promptly reporting patient safety concerns, incidents, or potential risks to clinic management, to assist in the organization’s overall efforts to identify, report, and mitigate risks.
A clear view of your assets   
  • You have excellent communication skills in English.  
  • You find it easy to connect with others and quickly build trust.
  • You have a sense of responsibility and take your role seriously.
  • You have a definite interest in the field of health and in helping others.
  • You are comfortable with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365 (knowledge of EMR systems is an asset).
  • Your experience in the healthcare field is considered an asset (Optometric Assistant, Orderly, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Lab Technician, Sterilization Assistant, Animal Health Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, etc.).
  • Required: You have the willingness to occasionally help out our partnering LASIK MD clinics in the ON region (planning & expenses covered by Vision Group).
  • Schedule: You have flexible availability to work on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursdays & Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
From our point of view   
If you think you are the right candidate for this position and are ready to join a passionate and dedicated team, apply now.   

Skills Required

  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Comfort with computers, technology, and Microsoft 365
  • Willingness to occasionally support partnering LASIK MD clinics in Ontario
  • Flexible availability on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursdays and Saturdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
  • Ability to work on your feet in an operating room
  • Healthcare field experience, such as optometric assisting, orderly work, dental assisting, pharmacy laboratory work, sterilization assistance, veterinary assistance, or medical device reprocessing
  • Knowledge of EMR systems
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The Company
HQ: Montréal
4,787 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Vision Group is a North American eye-care organization headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. It operates and manages a network of laser refractive and intraocular surgical facilities, public cataract programs, and comprehensive and subspecialty ophthalmology clinics. Its services include laser vision correction, refractive lens exchange, cataract surgery, and medical ophthalmology, while its support team provides strategic and operational assistance to partner clinics.

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