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Northeastern Eye Institute

Contact Lens Technician

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

An Optician fits eyeglasses and contact lenses according to prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. Helps customers choose eyeglass frames and contact lenses, and repairs or refits broken frames. Works in the office of an optometrist or physician, or in a store that sells eyeglasses.

$46,720 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values - PATIENTS. Join our team as a Contact Lens Technician and you'll be at the forefront of providing quality patient care! To be successful in this role, you'll need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, plus a desire and ability to combine on-the-job training with a company provided classroom experience. You'll get the support you need to start your career with us!
Responsibilities What You Will Do:
Coordinate the ordering and maintaining of contact lenses. Accurately gather, document, and handle patient contact lens orders and payments. Teach patients how to care for and use contact lenses. Verify insurance benefits per patient request, file contact lens claims for any patients wishing to use their insurance benefits. Cross-train to perform other tasks, including diagnostic testing and administrative front desk duties.
Qualifications What You Will Bring:
High school diploma or GED certificate Completion of a contact lens, optician or ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT) Experience working as a contact lens technician, optician, ophthalmic technician or scribe is preferred Experience with EMR tools a plus Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word) What we offer: Competitive compensation package Excellent comprehensive benefits 401(K) Significant eye care discounts Continuing education allowances Career growth and development PTO and holidays off We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.