Optometric Technician

Community Health Centers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

10 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Tuition / training reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Centers is seeking an Optometric Technician in Orlando, FL. The role focuses on first-class customer service and tasks such as pre-screening exams, data entry, and maintaining the exam room to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, BLS certification within 30 days, and at least 1 year in optical/tech. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, with bilingual abilities considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and teamwork are required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bilingual ability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-screening exams.
• Process patient information through the computer system.
• Maintain the examination room operations.

Skills

Effective team player

Customer service

Written & oral communication

Bilingual preferred

Ethics & integrity

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job 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" 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.

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.