Optometric Technician/Assistant (Part-Time or Full-Time)

We are looking for an energetic person to join our fast paced team! Must love working with people, be comfortable working with computers and technology, and is a team player.

This will be a heavy part-time position or full time, between 30-36 hour per week. Primarily for our Oshkosh location, but will need to be needed in Appleton 1-2 times per week.

Optometric Technician Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assistant the Doctor during the exams
• Preform special testing on patients needed by the doctors
• Consult with patients, accurately document existing conditions and complaints, and chart medical history to prep for exams
• Maintain smooth patient flow and assure appointments stay on-time
• Use electronic health records (EHR)
• Assist patients with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Customer Service - This includes assessing the patient's needs, properly communicating with patients, effectively solving problems, showing empathy, and patience.
• Computer Literacy - Basic, non-technical knowledge about computers and how to use them. This includes familiarity and experience with computers and software.

Required Basic Skills

• Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making scenarios.
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what patients and co-workers are saying, taking time to understand their needs/points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics- Using basic mathematics to solve problems.
• Communication- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Time Management- Managing one's own time and what needs to get done.
• Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.

Benefits:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and unpaid leave
• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Employee Discounts
• Vision coverage through the office for you and your family
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• If full-time, monthly stipend towards health premiums (** We do not currently offer health or dental coverage **)

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, normal scheduled hours 7:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-6:00pm
• Hours may vary depending on the day

If you think this is a career opportunity for you, apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• optometric: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person