Working at Gimbel Eye Centre

All Gimbel Eye Centre staff members are valued for their individual contributions. It takes all of us collectively—doctors and staff from patient care areas, as well as staff supporting from behind the scenes—to provide the high level of patient care that we can be proud of.

Gimbel Eye Centre is a progressive, sophisticated ophthalmic medical centre. As one of the largest and busiest ophthalmic out-of-hospital facilities in the world, we are acclaimed for our innovative surgical techniques and exceptional patient care.

We have centres in Calgary and Edmonton. Our core competencies are cataract and refractive surgery, as well as preventive health and wellness. With a team of specialist surgeons and more than 120 dedicated staff, our focus is preserving, restoring and enhancing eyesight. Our goal is to provide superior ophthalmic patient care through knowledgeable, caring staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and patient education. Furthermore, our research team analyzes surgical outcomes with the goal to improve and advance ophthalmology.

Dr. Howard V. Gimbel began practicing as a general ophthalmologist in 1964. He is an esteemed surgeon and educator, having earned an impressive reputation through his genuine caring approach, pioneering vision and dedication to patient care. As an advocate of "patient choice," Dr. Gimbel performed Canada’s first out-of-hospital cataract surgery in 1980. The practice has continued to flourish under his personal philosophy of "doing what is best for the patient." Gimbel Eye Centre has set international standards of excellence and attracted patients from over 50 countries around the world. Technical excellence is combined with warm, personal care, making patients’ experiences truly unique.

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Our recruitment practices are very thorough. We carefully consider each applicant, and strive to select the very best candidate for our patients, the job, the department and the organization. We employ a team of highly qualified staff, who share common attributes. Ask yourself if you:

• present a positive, pleasant and professional image?
• have a passion for providing excellent patient care or administrative support?
• possess superb interpersonal and communication skills?
• are computer literate with good keyboarding skills?
• are flexible, self-motivated and results-oriented?
• enjoy challenging responsibilities and career growth in a dynamic, professional environment?

If so, you may be well-suited to Gimbel Eye Centre—where our philosophies, policies and Christian values support a culture of excellence and mutual respect.

Candidates are identified through resumes on file, postings, advertisements and referrals. Only non-smoking candidates are considered. Here are the steps in our selection process:

• Resumes are thoughtfully reviewed.
• Applicants most closely meeting our needs are interviewed via telephone.
• Suitable candidates are invited to an initial interview.
• Subsequent interviews may then be arranged with the hiring Coordinator/ Manager.
• Job-relevant employment tests may be conducted.
• Employment references are conducted on final candidates.
• The selection decision is made, and a job offer is extended.
• Unsuccessful interviewees are informed (either by telephone or letter).

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When new employees begin working at Gimbel Eye Centre, they are made welcome by our friendly staff, and are introduced to the team through an Employment Orientation, a tour, and a departmental training/coaching program. Personal and Professional Development is provided and encouraged. Ophthalmic training and/or courses are provided for applicable staff. Some external training may be supported, as we view education as a life-long learning process.

Full-time and part-time staff may be eligible for the following:

• Group Medical Benefits, including disability insurance and extended health benefits
• Flexible Health Plan providing employees with a spending account for dental, prescriptions and vision expenses
• Provincial Health Care Group Subsidy
• Sick/Care Leave
• Service Awards and Recognition
• Matching RRSP Contributions
• Uniform Subsidy
• Ophthalmic Services
• Assistance with Professional Development
• Discounts and group plans negotiated on behalf of staff, such as Group Home and Auto Insurance

If you have any questions about this process, please contact HumanResources@gimbel.com

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