Optometric Technician - Orlando, United States - Community Health Centers

Description

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" in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
• 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/testing
• Maintain clean, hygienic work area and exam room
• Completes patient visual history
• Prepares referrals, follow-up paperwork and associated tasks
• Assist in ordering of eyewear and repairs and adjustments of eyewear
• Assist in helping patients select their frames according to their insurance allowance.
• Assist in dispensing of eyewear and maintaining proper inventory
• Follows 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 equivalent

Certification:

• 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 player
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Bilingual preferred
• Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills

Other Requirements:

• Able to work flexible hours as needed.