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iCare Health Solutions
Front Desk/Technician
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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.
$39,427 / year median in the U.S.
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Front Desk/Technician iCare Health Solutions $15.00 - $16.75 remote work United States, Florida, Deerfield Beach 143 North Powerline Road (Show on map) Jul 31, 2026 Apply
Job Type
Part-time
Description Responsible for front desk and technician support to the clients/patients of the store/clinic. Provides support to the Doctor and Office Manager to ensure an excellent patient flow. Resolves internal and external customer concerns raised during the visit in a manner that supports the achievement of a high degree of customer satisfaction overall. Essential Functions Front Desk Duties include conveying a commitment to providing unsurpassed Customer Service by performing the following Service Process steps:
- Ensures insurance is properly verified prior to doctor encounter and scanned prior to visit
- Responsible for professionally greeting patients and extending exceptional customer service for a positive client/patient experience
- Answering the phones properly and in a timely manner
- Explaining the process and exam pricing in a transparent way (when asked)
- Checking in and pretesting patients in an efficient and accurate manner
- Taking all necessary information from patients from a front desk/ technician perspective
- Serves as a center of excellence for others with focus
- Handles tasks, such as adjusting or fitting eyewear carefully and correctly
- Responsible for collecting copays; handles payments in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Responsible for properly and accurately dispensing eyewear and contacts
- Responsible for ordering contacts Technician duties include:
- Assist with patient care and conduct pre-tests for eye examinations
- Gather medical history information from patients
- Explain the testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities
- Keep records, inventory, and notes during examinations
- Maintain and clean examination equipment
- Assist in answering the phone and scheduling appointments, when needed
- Assist with dispensing and performing minor adjustments on eyewear, when needed
- I&R-showing patients how to wear contacts and proper hygiene Takes personal ownership to achieve personal and store results Other duties as assigned Requirements Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities: One to two years of experience working in retail, customer service, optical retail store, or related experience Intermediate computer skills and knowledge Strong communication skills to be able to work with a diverse client group of all socio-economic backgrounds Enjoys working as part of a team to support legendary patient care Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to learn, support change management, and assimilate new information quickly Ability to use independent judgment/discretion for problem-solving and discern when an escalation is necessary on more complex issues or situations to the Office Manager For roles that are remote (i.