Optometric Assistant/ Technician

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to have a full-time job who no longer wants to work evenings or weekends!! One of the benefits of working at Heights Eyecare is enjoying weekends and time off. We like to work hard and stay busy during the week, but we also like to enjoy our weekends. The successful candidate for our Optometric Technician position should possess a pleasant personality, positive attitude, great attention to detail, work well under pressure and love to provide outstanding customer service! We care about people.

Heights Eyecare is seeking a friendly, reliable team member to join our busy 6 doctor practice as an optometric technician. This is a great job for an energetic and qualified individual who would like to make a positive difference in people’s lives by helping with their most valued sense, sight!

Availability: Monday - Friday 7:15am - 5:00pm (one day will be shorter)
Job Type: Full Time
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

What you need to succeed:

• commitment
• Smile
• Energetic and amiable personality
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive – take initiative
• Customer Focus
• Professionalism
• Eagerness to learn within the healthcare field
• Excellent work ethic and people skills
• Time awareness

What you will do:

• conducting preliminary and diagnostic testing during comprehensive eye exams and ocular medical office visits
• managing patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and doctors
• help with the maintenance of patient records
• contact lens insertion and removal training
• answering and returning patient phone calls
• assisting in scheduling and patient referrals
• cleaning and restocking exam rooms with proper supplies
• maintain a well-organized and clean work environment
• spend 85% of the workday walking, standing, and moving
• other duties as assigned

What will set you apart:

• Optometric Technician with 1 year of experience (preferred)
• CPO and/or CPOA Certification (preferred)
• Prior experience working in a medical field
• Comfortable working with people of all ages, particularly kids
• Detail oriented
• Proficiency in navigating and operating computer hardware and software systems

What we offer:

• No Saturdays or Sundays!!
• 1 Hour lunch breaks
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Monthly bonus program (after 90 days)
• 401K matching (after 1 year)
• Fashionable Eyewear

We are willing to train, and the starting compensation will all depend upon the amount of training required and what level of expertise, but even an inexperienced optometric technician who can learn skills quickly, shows us commitment and can work hard, has the ability to earn more.

Please email a cover letter and resume to sage.hammer@heightseyecare.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Patient Care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPO (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19