Job description
Optometric Technician Needed - Training Provided
Look Eye Care is a private practice in a growing area with an emphasis on creating a culture where patients and team members feel they are well taken care of. Our optometric assistant will be responsible for working up patients as well as answering phones, scheduling patients, verifying insurance, frame styling/dispense, and other tasks that arise on a day-to-day basis while providing a great experience for every person. We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the field, exceptional communication skills, is flexible as the office grows, has the ability to multitask, and most of all the passion to be instrumental in helping to lay the foundation for our growing office.
Candidate requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of experience in the optometric field
- Basic computer skills (required in order to use our electronic records)
- Familiarity working with many vision plans such Eyemed, Spectera, VSP, etc.
- Basic understanding of optometric and ocular terminology
- Great interpersonal and customer service skills
- The availability to work full time Monday-Friday (Closed weekends)
- The passion to assist in other tasks that aid in office efficiency and growth
Job Responsibilities:
- Working up patients which includes: gathering medical and ocular history, identifying the chief complaint, preliminary testing (ARK, fundus photos, lensometry), etc.
- Training first time contact lens wearers (insertion and removal)
- Answer phones to schedule patients and answer general questions
- Verify insurances and interpret benefits from a large variety of medical and vision plans
- Frame styling and helping in optical with patients
- Have the willingness and flexibility to learn and adapt in a variety of situations
- Must have the desire and investment in the practice to help with promotion and growth
Benefits
- Full-time members (32 hours a week) have the opportunity to receive paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Discounts services and products that we offer
Compensation depends on experience and skill level.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77018 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77018: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
