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Surgical Assistant

@ Groupe Vision

Ottawa, Ontario

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Overview

Vision Group, through its LASIK MD clinic in Ottawa, is hiring a full-time Surgical Assistant to support eye surgeries. The role involves sterilizing instruments, preparing the operating room, reassuring patients and coordinating patient flow. The posting states a wage of $21.49 to $24.71 per hour, a bonus eligibility, and about 35 hours a week with weekday hours and occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities:

  • Sterilize instruments and set up surgical 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 and French
  • Comfort with computers and Microsoft 365
  • Interest in health and helping others
  • Healthcare experience is an asset
  • EMR knowledge is an asset

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Benefits mentioned

DentalRetirement planPaid time offWellness
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First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week35
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, French

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Groupe Vision

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Full company description

OUR BRANDS: LASIK MD | TLC Laser Eye Centres | Cataract MD | London Eye Centre | King LASIK | Gimbel Eye Centre | Laservue | Prism Eye Institute | Eye Health MD | Institut de l'Oeil des Laurentides

LinkedIn followers
6,219
People associated on LinkedIn
803
Reported office locations
  • 1250 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, 2710, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4W8, CA
Business categories
  • CRM
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Hospital
  • Service Industry
  • Health Care
  • Clinical Trials
  • Medical
  • Eyewear
Other recorded names
  • Institut de l’oeil des Laurentides
  • Vision Group
  • Institut de la Cataracte
  • Gimbel Eye Centre
  • Oeil Santé MD
  • Groupe Vision
Specialties
  • Laser vision correction
  • CRM
  • EMR
  • ophthalmology
  • optometry
  • LASIK
  • Refractive surgery
  • and IOL vision correction
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

OUR BRANDS: LASIK MD | TLC Laser Eye Centres | Cataract MD | London Eye Centre | King LASIK | Gimbel Eye Centre | Laservue | Prism Eye Institute | Eye Health MD | Institut de l'Oeil des Laurentides

FieldValue
IndustryMedical Practices
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersMontreal, Quebec
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesLaser vision correctionCRMEMRophthalmologyoptometryLASIKRefractive surgeryand IOL vision correction
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Job description

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SURGICAL ASSISTANT | Ottawa, 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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

The wage range for this role is $21,49 - 24,71 $ p/hr.

A look at your benefits

  • You are eligible to receive a bonus.
  • You have a permanent full-time position (approx. 35hrs/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 & 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 and in French.
  • 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.).
  • You can travel for training and for work to other clinics (expenses covered by Groupe Vision), if necessary.
  • Schedule: You have flexible availability to work Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, as well as occasional Saturdays on rotation.

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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