Ophthalmic Assistant

Halton Healthcare View all jobs

  • Oakville, ON
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionHalton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.Job Description
  • To provide care to patients and their families who visit the eye clinic. Specifically, to perform Humphrey Visual Field Testing, Pachymetry, Lensometry, and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Perform work-ups including completion of health history, V/A and IOP checks, pupil assessment, color test and instilling drops
  • Perform A Scan, B Scan, Fundus Photos, IVFA, Specular Microscope and Goldmann Visual Field
  • Ordering and stocking of supplies (including pharmacy supplies)
  • Care and cleaning of equipment including calibration
  • Set-up of rooms for procedures such as intravitreal injection, laser treatment, Chalazion removal trays…etc.
QualificationsHalton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
  • J.C.A.H.P.O. Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required
  • Experience with OCT required
  • Experience with EMR
  • Excellent knowledge of Humphrey Visual Field Testing, including software
  • Knowledge of the use of manual Lensometer
  • Excellent skills to function independently and within the interdisciplinary team
  • Strong knowledge and skills of providing care to a full range of patients
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • Satisfactory attendance, clean employment record
Additional InformationHours of work: Monday - Friday Days; 0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0900-1700 (subject to change based on operational requirements)Positions: 2Salary range: $29.419 - $33.862 per hourDate Posted: March 31, 2026Internal applications due by: April 7, 2026REF3352PHalton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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