Posted 5 months ago
Surgical Assistant
@ LASIK MD
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
LASIK MD, an affiliated entity of Vision Group, is hiring a Surgical Assistant in Calgary for a permanent full-time role of about 37 hours a week, with hours that may vary. The work supports ophthalmology surgeries by preparing instruments, reassuring patients and coordinating the operating room flow. The posting offers a bonus, three weeks of vacation and group insurance, with weekday availability from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM expected.
Responsibilities:
- Sterilize instruments and set up tools
- Reassure patients before and after procedures
- Explain post-operative eye drop schedules
- Coordinate patient flow in the operating room
- Support other technical roles, such as clinical assisting
Requirements summary:
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Comfort with computers and Microsoft 365
- Interest in health care and helping others
- Healthcare experience considered an asset
- EMR system knowledge is an asset
- Flexible availability Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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LASIK MD
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Full company description
LASIK MD is a leading provider of laser vision correction, with over 40 locations in Canada. LASIK MD was founded in 2001 by Dr. Mark Cohen and Dr. Avi Wallerstein. The first clinics opened in Toronto and Montreal, and by 2006, LASIK MD had opened clinics in Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. Today, from our head office in Montreal, LASIK MD is a national provider of laser vision correction employing over 700 employees. To date, LASIK MD surgeons have collectively performed over 750,000 laser vision correction procedures, and perform more than 75,000 per year in Canada. This represents over 50% of the national yearly total. LASIK MD has been awarded the designation of “One of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies” for the last four years running. Drs. Cohen and Wallerstein also received the Ernst & Young 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the professional/financial services category and a National Citation in honour of Service Excellence. For more information, visit http://www.lasikmd.com/careers
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,070
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 436
- Reported office locations
- 1180 Drummond, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4W8, CA
- Other recorded names
- Clinique du Parc
- LASIK MD
- Specialties
- Laser vision correction
- laser eye surgery
- optometry
- ophthalmology
- and LASIK
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
LASIK MD is a leading provider of laser vision correction, with over 40 locations in Canada. LASIK MD was founded in 2001 by Dr. Mark Cohen and Dr. Avi Wallerstein. The first clinics opened in Toronto and Montreal, and by 2006, LASIK MD had opened clinics in Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. Today, from our head office in Montreal, LASIK MD is a national provider of laser vision correction employing over 700…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical Practices |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Laser vision correctionlaser eye surgeryoptometryophthalmologyand LASIK |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 50 |
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SURGICAL ASSISTANT | Calgary, AB
*Please note that you will be considered as part of a candidate pool for upcoming permanent, full-time opportunities.*
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.
A look at your benefits
- You are eligible to receive a bonus.
- You have a permanent full-time position (approx. 37hrs/week). 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, a floater day & 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 sterilize instruments and set up tools as needed.
- You reassure patients before and after their procedure and ensure they feel at ease showing empathy.
- You clearly explain the post-operative medication (eye drops) schedule to patients.
- You coordinate the flow of patients in and out of the operating room.
- You are comfortable working on your feet in the operating room and within the operating room area.
- You are a stickler for details and work with precision and accuracy.
- You like working in a team and know by heart the actions to take to coordinate each intervention.
- You help support other technical roles as needed, such as Clinical Assisting.
- 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.).
- Schedule: You have flexible availability to work Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM - 4:00 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.
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