Part Time Optical Assistant

Job Type: Part Time

Locations: Brampton and Oakville

Prism Eye Institute has been serving the communities of Brampton, Mississauga and surrounding areas for over 50 years. In 2020 North Toronto eye Care (NTEC) merged with Prism Eye Institute, to form Prism Group Holdings (Prism) and the largest Ophthalmology practice in Canada. Prism is an internationally renowned institute with 5 facilities and 2 surgical centres, together they serve over 200,000 patients and perform 10,000 surgeries each year. Prism is a centre of excellence providing a full spectrum of eye care and recognized for handling some of the most complex eye diseases in the world.

Prism is currently looking for a Part-Time Optical Assistant to join our amazing team.

Responsibilities:

· Merchandising frames, lenses, and eyewear accessories;

· Provide assistance to the Optometrist as needed;

· Assist patient with frames and lens selection;

· Merchandise frames, lens, and eyewear accessories;

· Inventory management;

· Manage eyewear orders and patient pickup;

· Adjustment and minor eyeglass repair;

· Manage all aspects of eyewear orders and patient pickup;

· Verify order, measurements, prescription, material;

· Filing invoices and statements;

· Eyewear adjustment and minor repair;

· Other responsibilities as assigned;

Requirements:

· Strong sales background;

· High level of initiative and ability to work well in a team environment;

· Flexible schedule to meet the demand of patients and clinical operations;

· Proven customer service skills;

· Excellent written and oral communication skills; computer literate;

· Prior experience in the Optical industry is a plus;

· Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Prism Eye Institute is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.