Optical Technician

Overview:

We are recruiting for an Optical Technician (Optometry) to join our team in one of our state of the art health centers. Consider joining the team to leave a lasting impact in your local community as our Optical Technician as you can look forward to rewarding benefits and a Monday-Friday schedule.

Experienced Medical Assistants and/or new Medical Assistant graduates are welcomed!

Our Optical Technicians work directly with our Optometrist provider and they strive to go above and beyond, take pride in their ability to listen to our patients, and provide excellent patient care.

The OT reports to the lead optician and optometry director.

Responsibilities:

Works closely with the optometrist and lead optician to:

• Provides prompt optical support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of optical and vision supplies
• Provides basic education and information to patients, making sure patients' questions are answered and anxieties alleviated and interfaces with community-oriented activities and staff
• Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community. Helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
• Consistently and openly communicates with supervisor and all staff.
• Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.
• Participates in health center in-services and meeting, listening and respecting others' ideas.
• Abides by Rules of Confidentiality.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Preferred past optical experience or optician license

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Possess a valid CPR certificate
• Preferred Optician license

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an optical setting

SKILLS:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
• Customer-service oriented
• Strong computer skills
• Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
• Positive professional insight
• Flexibility and dependability
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
• Effective leadership/supervisory skills
• Modern office practices and procedures including email
• Intermediate computer skills
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.

The pay range for this non-exempt position starts at $21 an hour. Our salary ranges are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k plan with matching contribution
• Educational Assistance
• Employee discounts and more!