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CONTACT LENS TECHNICIAN
OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN
Comprehensive EyeCare is one of the nation's leaders in the delivery of vision care. Our company of partners spans four states and over 35 locations. Eye Associates Northwest is a proud partner of Comprehensive EyeCare Partners and is hiring for a CONTACT LENS TECHNICIAN:
The Contact Lens / Optometric Technician is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients condition; accurately and appropriately evaluating and/or fitting contact lenses; training the patient in the care, insertion, and removal of lenses; and providing technical expertise that instills confidence in the patient.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Contact Lens / Optometric Technician include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs contact lens evaluations and fittings, in accordance with the patients ocular needs, ensuring integrity of the fit by using instrumentation.
- Provides patient training in the insertion, removal, and care of contact lenses through hands-on practice and written instructions.
- Provides follow-up lens assessments, and/or refers patient back to original prescriber for verification of lens fit.
- Answers questions resolving patient-related contact lens problems.
- Provides thorough documentation of all of the above items in the patients medical record.
- Orders all contact lenses by accurately specifying lens parameters; verifies lens specifications on delivery prior to patient notification; maintains database of lenses ordered and received
- Maintains inventory levels by auditing and ordering trial lenses and supplies.
- Reconciles invoices with statements while monitoring credits and exchanges.
- Interfaces with all contact lens representatives.
- Ensures all contact lens charges are collected or submitted to billing department
- Notifies patients following receipt of ordered lenses; follows the recall policy and procedure for unclaimed lenses.
- Schedules patients for contact lens appointments.
- Maintains knowledge of current technological developments in contact lenses and patient needs.
- Follows all meaningful use criteria and requirements.
Here's what you need to be a successful candidate for a Contact Lens / Optometric Technician:
- High school diploma (some college preferred)
- 1-3 years' optical experience in retail or medical optical shop strongly preferred
- Proven commitment to a position (no job hoppers, please)
- Proven ability to effectively interact with customers with mutual positive outcomes
- Computer skills - including MS OFFICE and an electronic medical record system or customer database.
- Knowledge of medical insurance preferred, but not required.
- Proven experience as a successful member of a team.
Comprehensive Eyecare Partners offers the following BENEFITS to our valued employees:
- 15 Paid Days off in your first year
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Scrub/ Shoe allowance for applicable roles
- Paid Holidays
- Company paid life insurance
- 401(K)
- Paid mileage between practices during work hour
- ORCA Pass and Free Parking where applicable
- On-going education available including certification reimbursement
- Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services
