Optometric Technician - Pine Hills
A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.
Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers
- No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays
- A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
- Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement.
- Awarded "Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation" for five consecutive years.
- Awarded "Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families" by Orlando Sentinel.
- Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.
Job Summary :
The Optometric Technician is responsible for first class customer service and for performing one or more of the following assignments : conducting pre-screening exams, processing patient's information through the computer system and maintaining the operation of the examination room.
Primary Responsibilities and Specific Duties :
Conducts pre-screening exam / testingMaintain clean, hygienic work area and exam roomCompletes patient visual historyPrepares referrals, follow-up paperwork and associated tasksAssist in ordering of eyewear and repairs and adjustments of eyewearAssist in helping patients select their frames according to their insurance allowance.Assist in dispensing of eyewear and maintaining proper inventoryFollows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the optical center.Completes additional projects and / or duties as assigned or necessary by the Optometric Coordinator within established guidelines.Qualifications : Education :
High school diploma or equivalentCertification :
Current / valid BLS certification, or must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.Experience :
Minimum of 1yr experience in the optical / tech field preferred.Special Skills :
Effective team playerExceptional customer service skillsOutstanding oral and written communications skills.Bilingual preferredStrong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.Self-motivated with strong organizational skillsOther Requirements :
Able to work flexible hours as needed.