Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Optician/Optical Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional eye care services and eyewear solutions. This energetic position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with outstanding customer service, ensuring patients receive personalized, professional assistance in selecting and fitting eyewear. You will work closely with the optometrist to support patient needs while maintaining compliance with health regulation policies and confidentiality standards. This paid position is ideal for individuals passionate about optics, healthcare, and retail sales who thrive in a fast-paced environment dedicated to improving vision health.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients in selecting appropriate eyewear by understanding their prescriptions, lifestyle needs, and personal preferences
- Dispense spectacle lenses and fit eyewear frames accurately, making adjustments for comfort and style
- Conduct optical quality checks to ensure precise fabrication of eyewear
- Perform eye measurements including pupillary distance and vital signs as needed for accurate prescriptions
- Manage retail sales transactions using an electronic medical system while providing excellent customer service
- Maintain detailed medical records in EMR/EHR systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies
- Support clinic operations by adhering to aseptic techniques, health regulation policies, and medical coding standards for billing purposes
Skills
- Strong knowledge of optometry principles, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology related to eye care
- Experience with optical laboratory procedures including spectacle lens dispensing and eyewear frame adjustment
- Familiarity with retail sales processes and EMR systems
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations, including pediatrics and senior care clients
- Understanding of health regulation policies such as HIPAA, state healthcare regulations, and clinical confidentiality policies
- Basic math skills for measurements, calculations related to optical prescriptions, and retail transactions
- Experience in medical billing, medical coding, or clinic experience is a plus for supporting administrative functions
Embark on a rewarding career where your technical skills meet compassionate patient care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth while emphasizing the importance of excellent service. Join us in making a difference through clear vision and personalized care!
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
