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.
Southwest Eye Care is hiring for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Optometric Assistant in our Glencoe location!
Who we are:
We are ambassadors of integrity, who are committed to individualized care using remarkable technology, to create an exceptional patient experience. We are dedicated to creating work/life harmony in an efficient and enjoyable environment for everyone who enters our clinics. Starting pay is $19.00-20.00/hour. This opportunity is for you if: You are professional, caring, and able to multi-task You like the hustle and bustle of the healthcare industry You are an adaptable and strong team player You can work independently and demonstrate critical thinking skills You have a passion for growth and desire to continue learning You can work flexible hours, one night and one Saturday a month About the Optometric Assistant role: Focuses on the
Patient:
Seeks to understand patient needs to create value Demonstrates a
Positive Attitude and Resilience:
Adapts positively to pressure, setbacks, challenges, and change to achieve and sustain peak effectiveness. Drives for
Success:
Delivers excellent performance by seizing opportunities and proactively taking concrete actions that adhere to Southwest Eye Care policies and procedures. Goes the extra-mile and persistently overcomes obstacles. Assist doctors during clinic times by taking patient health histories, visual acuities, and perform pretests requested by the doctors. Prep exam rooms for clinic and close down rooms after clinic. Perform front desk duties included but not limited to answering phones, greeting patients, checking in patients, prepping charts, filing, verifying insurance, billing professional fees, and scheduling appointments. Optical duties as assigned including but not limited to frame selections, ophthalmic lens ordering, frame ordering, glasses adjustments, dispensing glasses, dispensing contacts, repairing glasses, verifying glasses and frame orders, and notifying patients when product is available. Contact lens responsibilities including patient contact lens orders, verifying contact lens orders, ordering contact lens trials, and I & R classes. Responsible for ordering medical supplies, eye drops used during patient visits, and sample prescription drops. Other administrative duties including but not limited to reconciling monthly statements with invoices, ordering office supplies, and cleaning the office. Travel to other offices required. Perform other duties as assigned. Benefits Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay 401
K Retirement Savings Plan Other Benefits:
Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts You meet these requirements: High school diploma or GED required Three years related optical experience or customer service experience preferred
ABO, NCLE, CPO, CPOA, COA
certifications preferred
Job Type:
Full-time Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location:
In person Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
