Optician 1 — No Optical Experience? We’ll Train You!

Phaxis; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Direct-hire opportunity

Job summary

Phaxis in Bloomington, IL is hiring an Optician 1 to join a busy eye care practice. This role emphasizes customer service, patient interaction, and learning new skills every day.

No optical experience is required, and we’re willing to train the right person with strong customer service and a desire to learn. The position pays $17/hour and offers hands-on training in the optical/eye care field.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A positive, personable attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• 1+ year of customer service or related experience preferred.
• Optical or healthcare experience is a plus, but we're willing to train the right person!

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting patients in a friendly, professional manner
• Answering phones and assisting patients with questions
• Scheduling and coordinating appointments
• Checking patients in and out
• Assisting patients with their optical needs
• Helping patients navigate their visit and understand next steps
• Performing front desk and administrative duties
• Maintaining accurate patient information and documentation
• Providing exceptional customer service throughout the patient experience
• Working closely with the practice team to keep the office running smoothly

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Basic computer skills

Job description

Love working with people? Interested in eye care? Come help patients see their best!

We're hiring an Optician 1 to join a busy eye care practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys customer service, working with patients, and learning something new every day.

Optical experience is a plus, but it's not required! We're willing to train someone with the right attitude, strong customer service skills, and a desire to learn.

What You'll Do

As an Optician 1, you'll play an important role in creating a great experience for every patient. Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming and assisting patients in a friendly, professional manner
• Answering phones and assisting patients with questions
• Scheduling and coordinating appointments
• Checking patients in and out
• Assisting patients with their optical needs
• Helping patients navigate their visit and understand next steps
• Performing front desk and administrative duties
• Maintaining accurate patient information and documentation
• Providing exceptional customer service throughout the patient experience
• Working closely with the practice team to keep the office running smoothly

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is friendly, dependable, professional, and comfortable working with patients.

You'll ideally have:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A positive, personable attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• The ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Basic computer skills
• Professional presentation
• 1+ year of customer service or related experience preferred
• Optical or healthcare experience is a plus, but we're willing to train the right person!

Why You'll Love It

• Direct-hire opportunity
• $17/hour
• Patient-facing role
• Opportunity to learn the optical/eye care field
• Training provided for the right candidate

If you're a people person who loves helping others and you're ready to build your skills in a healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you!