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Gateway Optometric Center
Optometric Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$47,890 / year median in California
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Optometric practice in Merced looking for an assistant Monday-Thursday and possibly some Fridays (approximately 28 to 37 hrs./wk.). Previous job experience a plus. Job duties include but are not limited to greeting/checking in patients, scheduling, insurance verification, billing, collecting fees, pre-test, eyewear dispensing, frame adjustments, minor eyewear repairs, contact lens trainings. Looking for someone with good interpersonal communication and phone skills, dependable, able to multi-task, quick learner, detail oriented. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly recommended. Please email resume or fax to 2097230592