What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Technician position at Kennedy Eyecare?
Overview: Kennedy Eyecare is seeking an enthusiastic and friendly individual to join our McAlester team as an Optical Technician! We are passionate about providing exceptional vision care services and creating a welcoming environment for our patients. If you are detail-oriented, have great multitasking skills, and a heart for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join our thriving practice and become a valued member of our close-knit team.
What is an Optical Technician?
As an Optical Technician at Kennedy Eyecare, you will play a crucial role in supporting our patients' eye health by assisting our optometrists during the exam process, and conducting preliminary tests and measurements to aid in accurate diagnosis and prescription. Additionally, you will contribute to maintaining the organization and cleanliness of pretesting and exam rooms, ensuring a seamless and pleasant experience for our patients. This role requires a friendly and helpful demeanor, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities and Duties
As an Optical Technician at Kennedy Eyecare, you will be responsible for the following:
- Assisting patients with a warm and friendly demeanor, ensuring a positive experience.
- Conducting preliminary tests and measurements to assist the optometrists and opticians.
- Informing patients of preliminary test benefits and costs.
- Coordinating with the optometrists, opticians, and other team members to ensure efficient patient care.
- Keeping the exam and pretesting areas clean, organized, and visually appealing.
- Performing tasks such as data entry, filing, and record maintenance.
- Medical and vision coding and scribing.
Qualifications
This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided upon hire. However, there are a few traits we'd like you to have:
- Friendly and helpful demeanor
- High attention to detail
- Willingness to listen and learn
- Ability to multitask extremely well
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Proactive and always ready to take initiative
- Willingness to go above and beyond to give our patients the best experience and care possible
What You Will Learn
At Kennedy Eyecare, we provide on-the-job paid training for all positions. Upon hire, you will be trained by various team members along with your appropriate department lead and will receive periodic reviews over a 90 day period. As an Optical Technician, you will learn:
- All aspects of our practice management system, including our appointment calendar, appointment types, prescriptions, and records
- Medical and vision coding for billing and insurance purposes
- How to operate necessary equipment
- All exam and pretesting procedures
- Our policies and procedures for all appointments and visits
Benefits
At Kennedy Eyecare, we value our employees' contributions and well-being. After the appropriate probationary periods, you will have access to the benefits that we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Discount on all services and our wide range of eyecare products
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan after 1 year
Location and Commitments
- This position is primarily for our McAlester location, but travel to work at our other locations will be involved.
- All employees may be occasionally required to travel to any Kennedy Eyecare location for training or for various occasions at any time during their employment.
- By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you are willing to travel to any Kennedy Eyecare location for the necessary training period as a new employee, and as required or needed beyond the initial probationary period.
If you are looking for a position where you can make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while working with a friendly and dedicated team, Kennedy Eyecare is the perfect place for you. Apply today to join our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
