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Optical Assistant : SIGHT Eyewear Eye Health
We are looking for a highly motivated and driven person who wants to make a difference in people's lives. At SIGHT patient and employee experience is our top priority.
We are redefining what is means to be seen by delivering individualized care that listens to our patient’s needs with holistic care plans that are collaborative, preventative and educational.
If you are passionate about your work and like to deliver it with kindness and joy then please apply!
Job Type : Full-time 40 hours
Salary : $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits :
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Hours of Operation :
- M / T / W / F 7 : 30-5pm
- Thursday 8 : 30-6
- Saturday 8 : 30-1
Please note : No experience Needed
Responsibilities
A day in the life of an Optical Assistant at SIGHT :
- Knowledgeable in ophthalmic assisting procedures and able to answer questions and address concerns in a professional and friendly manner.
- Performs all duties of an Optical Assistant as directed by a provider or Leadership including but not limited to checking visions, intraocular pressures, finding patient’s glasses prescriptions, functional eye testing, scribing, checking patients in and out post visit, etc.
- Takes medical history from patients
- Assists in training and guidance of new assistants, is always teaching and welcoming.
- Preform various diagnostic tests
- Has excellent attendance understanding for patient care and team support.
- Checking Patients in and out from exam
- Educating Patients on products we sell in house
- Contributes to the agenda for team meetings, as well as participation in presentation as needed.
- Punctuality - Adherence to scheduled times of arrival and departure from work.
- Monitors their own productivity and responsibilities. Updates methods as needed to maintain efficiency and quality service to patients from staff.
- Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
- Work in both locations to support business needs
- Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all state and federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to direct manager or HR.
Please note that this job may include additional responsibilities to support business needs.
Required Skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Reliable, punctual and dependable
- Excellent communication skills
- Agile Flexible
- Data entry and typing skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Experience as an Optical Assistant is a plus
- Knowledge of medical office procedures / language
- Ability to commute / relocate : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
- Must be able to work Saturdays
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Last updated : 2024-10-29
Salary : $23 - $25
