What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant / Optician- Training Provided position at Image Eye Care?
Image Eye Care is expanding! We are a private optometry practice located in Weldon Spring, Missouri. We are committed to offering the best customer experience by getting to know our patients, uncovering their needs and offering customized treatment plans. We utilize the latest technology and products and patients are sure to find the perfect pair of glasses in our unique optical.
No experience necessary. Applicant must be friendly, outgoing, love working with the public, and possess basic computer skills. We will provide on-the-job training so you can develop the skills necessary to thrive in an optometry office environment. Duties / skills include:
- Understanding the basics of eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions
- Frame and lens selection
- Basic understanding of lens types, materials, and coating.
- Understand how to interpret a vision benefit authorization
- Adjusting, and dispensing glasses
- Pretesting patients
- Collect and enter patient data and health history into ExamWriter EHR
- Diagnostic testing techniques including:
- Auto refraction, lensometry, Optomap retina imaging, OCT testing, and visual field testing
- Contact lens insertion and removal training
- Scheduling appointments / checking patients in and out
- Verifying insurance
$16 - $20 / hr (including bonus).
**Limited evenings and NO WEEKENDS!
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $16.00 per hour
Full-time Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Vacation / Sick pay
- Production bonus
- Paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan
- On-the-job training
- Complimentary vision care for employees and their dependents
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Expected Hours:
- No more than 39 hours per week
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location:
- In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Weldon Spring, MO 63304 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Weldon Spring, MO 63304: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20