Contact Lens Technician

Horizon Eye Care; Pineville, Charlotte (NC, NC); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Horizon Eye Care in Pineville, NC is seeking an experienced Contact Lens Technician. You will fit contact lenses, document fittings, and handle administrative duties related to sales and orders.

The role requires NCLE certification preferred, 1 year of fitting experience, and proficiency with NextGen/Optical Management. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for coordinating fittings and patient follow-ups.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NCLE Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of contact lens fitting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) required.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Accurately fits all varieties of contact lenses and takes measurements for proper evaluation.
• Documents fitting, recheck and ordering information in NextGen and Optical Management.
• Completes contact lens order sheet and orders lenses.
• Encourages annual sales and direct ships.
• Calls and reminds patients to pick up contacts and communicates backorders.

Conhecimentos

Contact lens fitting

Organization

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

NextGen

Optical Management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Pineville - Charlotte, NC 28210

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Contact Lens Technician is responsible for trainings, daily work flow, proper fitting techniques, and administrative duties related to the fitting and sale of contact lenses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately fits all varieties of contact lenses. Takes accurate measurements needed for proper CL evaluations, checks visual acuity, and assessment of proper lens fits. This includes Soft lenses, RGPs, Scleral lenses, and Pediatric evaluations.
• Documents contact lens fitting, recheck and ordering information in NextGen and Optical Management. Completes all tasks prior to leaving at the end of day.
• Completes contact lens order sheet completely and orders contact lens.
• Encourages annual sales and direct ships.
• Opens and sorts mail. Calls patients when contacts are in. Calls and reminds patients that have not picked contacts.
• Keeps contact lens area clean and neat, free of clutter. Opens boxes and puts away new product, trial lenses and solutions.
• Attends scheduled contact lens meetings and seminars.
• Makes appointments for contact lens fittings, follow-up and pickup.
• Checks voice mail and messaging system hourly and responds in a timely manner.
• Notifies patients when lenses are on backorder. Calls vendors for follow-up on late lens orders.
• Understands contact lens distributor’s website and online ordering processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NCLE Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of contact lens fitting experience..
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and Word required.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Manage multiple projects with changing priorities