Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Surgical Assistant is responsible for sterilizing instruments, setting up tools, and coordinating patient flow in and out of the operating room. They also provide emotional support to patients and explain post-operative medication schedules.
Candidates should have excellent English communication skills and a strong interest in healthcare. Previous experience in healthcare roles such as dental or optometric assisting is considered an asset.
SURGICAL ASSISTANT | Halifax, NS 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 part-time position (approx. 8-16hrs/week, about 1-2 days p/week). You benefit from a free LASIK surgery, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 sick days & 1 wellness day. You benefit from an Employee Assistance Program, 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 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.).
Salary benchmark
$75,468 avg / yr
Typical range: $58,240–$84,344 based on 9 active listings in Nova Scotia
Market context
Dental roles in Nova Scotia often draw candidates with strong patient-facing communication skills and an interest in healthcare. These positions can be competitive because prior dental or optometric assisting experience is often viewed as an asset, and benefits such as bonuses, vacation, sick days, wellness time, and free LASIK may help a posting stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then compare them with the original description before applying.
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