Optometric Technician - Forest City

Community Health Centers; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Community Health Centers is seeking an Optometric Technician to provide first-class customer service and support in the eye care workflow. The role includes pre-screening exams, processing patient information, and maintaining the examination room.

Responsibilities cover preparing referrals, assisting with eyewear ordering and adjustments, helping patients choose frames within insurance allowances, and maintaining inventory while upholding clinic policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current/valid BLS certification, or must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the optical/tech field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-screening exam/testing.
• Maintain clean, hygienic work area and exam room.
• 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 by the Optometric Coordinator.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Ethics & integrity

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

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.

Primary Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Conducts pre-screening exam/testing
• Maintain clean, hygienic work area and exam room
• 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
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Self-motivatedwith strong organizational skills