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Optometric Assistant/Receptionist

Posted on Oct. 10, 2025

  • Full Time

Optometric Assistant/Receptionist

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Company description

We are a busy optometric practice on the Danforth focused on providing excellent eye care in a safe and welcoming environment to all of our patients.

Job description

I am currently seeking a friendly and outgoing individual with good communication skills to join our tight-knit team as an optometric assistant/receptionist.

Requirements:

  • Self motivation: A quick learner who takes initiative to complete tasks independently.
  • Communication skills: Able to interact clearly with people in a professional manner. Must have excellent command of verbal and written English.
  • Organization skills: Must be detail oriented, computer literate, and keep accurate records to produce information quickly.
  • Multi-tasking skills: Able to take on different roles and responsibilities, to keep things organized, punctual, and running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Time management skills: Complete a wide variety of responsibilities throughout the day and to prioritize important tasks.
  • Team Player: Needs to be able to work as a team with other staff members to maintain patient flow, and can also work independently as needed.
  • Interpersonal skills: Be attentive and personable with patients. Keep a positive and cheerful attitude at all times with patients and other team members.

Duties/responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Greeting patients entering the office and ensuring safety protocols are being followed
  • Performing preliminary testing and operating optometric equipment including retina scan, OCT, visual field analyzer
  • Educating patients about contact lens wear, including insertion and removal training
  • Responding to phone calls/emails, schedule appointments, create invoices for services/products rendered
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitization protocols in all areas of the clinic
  • General administrative duties

We work in a close-knit environment and fit is important to us. Previous experience is an asset but not a requirement, as training for all duties/responsibilities will be provided.

Starting hourly wage: $19+ per hour, commensurate with experience.

Only those applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted. (No phone calls will be accepted in response to this job posting).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Toronto, ON M4K 1N4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Ophthalmic Technicians & Assistants: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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