Optometric Technician (On-Site Training Provided!)

Are you looking to find a new career in a fast-paced environment, working in health care with some amazing patients and team members? Maybe you’re already in the field and want to advance your career in eye care with a team focused on providing an unmatched Patient Care experience. If so, we want you!

Come work with one of Lawrence's best eye care teams!

An independently owned private practice, specializing in eye health care for all ages, has an immediate full-time opportunity to work directly with patients in the exam room! We are seeking a responsible individual to join our clinical team as an Optometric Technician & Patient Specialist. This is an unique opportunity to provide unmatched patient care in a team focused environment.

Essential Duties:

Screening patients, including pre-testing and data entry

Special/additional testing as deemed necessary by the doctor (visual fields, OCT, A-Scan, etc.)

Communicating patient needs to the doctor

Explaining details of patient care to relevant parties

Assisting with the organization and ordering of contact lenses

Liaison between doctors and specialty contact lens cases

Patient follow-up as needed

Prescription verifications, calling in prescriptions to pharmacies

Facilitating communication between our office and other offices as needed for co-management of patient care

Secondary Duties:

Maintain records, schedule appointments, authorize insurances, correspondence, and filing

Assist in light cleaning and maintaining the office appearance

Assisting with optical orders

Answering phones, greeting patients, checking patients in and out of exams

Other special projects as requested

Job Requirements:

Education / Experience- High School diploma or equivalent

The right candidate will:
Have the ability to develop relationships with patients and their team
Be outgoing and bring a positive energy
Be team oriented & solution focused
Be confident and friendly
Be excited to multitask in a lively, fast-paced environment
Be motivated to provide exceptional customer service to every patient
Be comfortable with computers and learning new technologies
Be adaptable to change
Be dependable and punctual
Be patient and kind as you will work with people from all walks of life
Look for opportunities to advance your education to better the care of the patients.

Salary Negotiable - Optometry experience is preferred but not required.

Priority will be given to those applicants who include a cover letter

Full-time benefits package (Including health, dental, vision benefits, 401k, and paid vacation)

Must be able to work Monday through Friday and the occasional Saturday morning as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person