What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician Support Specialist, Optician, Medical Assistant, Opthalmic Technician position at Coastal Eye Care Tillamook LLC?
Optician/Optometric Technician- Training Provided
Qualifications
Dependability, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are required for the position
Must be a team player and willing to cross train in a variety of office positions
Must be able to commit to a consistent work schedule and have reliable transportation
Proficiency in retail math for handling transactions and sales
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Strong customer service skills (prior experience in retail, barista or hospitality is preferred)
Ability and willingness to learn new skills
Enjoys working with people/would describe themselves as a "people person"
Benefits
Pay: $XX-XX
Hours: Ideally the position is full time, but willing to offer part time for the right candidate.
Retirement plan
Health Insurance
Holiday Pay
Employee discount
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Professional development assistance
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated individual with a passion for learning and helping others to join our team as we continue to provide top-notch services to our patients. There are so many different areas of eye care assisting to discover, such as medical billing and coding, becoming a certified optician, becoming a certified ophthalmic technician or specialty scheduling. Training will be mostly on-the-job but we may require attendance/completion of additional certifications as the practice grows and as you develop additional interests.
If you are looking to contribute and develop skills in a dynamic healthcare environment that values quality patient care, then we invite you to apply for this position. We are excited to share the exciting world of optometry!
Responsibilities:
-Assist patients in frame selections and make recommendations about the best lenses for their needs
-Dispense and adjust spectacles
-Handle retail sales of eyewear, lenses and other optical products
-Verify glasses/orders when they arrive in the office
-Determine insurance coverage and bill for hardware (glasses)
-Conduct preliminary testing on patients, including measuring visual acuity, performing autorefraction and assessing color vision
-Assist in obtaining and recording patients' medical histories and relevant symptoms
-Perform diagnostic tests such as visual field testing
-Educate patients on contact lens insertion, removal and care procedures
-Answer phones and assist with scheduling appointments
-Assist in keeping our office tidy and clean
-Assist with chart preparation
-Assist other team members with their duties as needed
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
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
Ability to Commute:
- Tillamook, OR 97141 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tillamook, OR 97141: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20