Optometric Technician - Twelve Oaks

Warby Parker; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid sick leave

Vacation days

Retirement savings plan (401(k))

Free eyewear

Job summary

Warby Parker is seeking dedicated Optometric Technicians in Novi, Michigan, to enhance the patient experience during eye exams. In this role, you will manage a high volume of patients, assisting with pre-testing and providing support for new contact lens wearers. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, organized, and able to work collaboratively with doctors. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings, and more. This position represents an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven company.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a medical environment supporting doctors.
• Completion of an Optometric Technician training program or CPOT certification.
• Knowledge of eyewear and ability to describe features and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between doctor and patient.
• Perform preliminary clinical data collection.
• Support new contact lens wearers and deliver training.

Skills

Patient care

Technology proficiency

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Tools

G Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

We\'re searching for all-around amazing Optometric Technicians to work hand in hand with our Optometrists to give each eye exam patient a stellar experience in our stores. You\'ll help manage a high volume of patients, complete pre-testing, support with new contact lens insertion and removal training, deliver video assisted eye exams (where applicable), collect critical data, and keep our eye exam operations running smoothly.

What you'll do

• Act as the primary liaison between doctor and patient, establishing a great rapport with all eye exam patients
• Perform preliminary clinical data collection (including but not limited to: autorefraction, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil testing, ocular motility testing, retinal imaging, and lensometry)
• Support with in person and video assisted eye exam appointments as available
• Support new contact lens wearers through delivering insertion and removal training. Additionally, train additional team members (as directed by the Store Leader) on how to deliver insertion and removal training
• Support the patient and store team through each step of the booking process with appointment confirmation, annual exam outreach, and contact lens follow up to ensure the patient has a seamless appointment experience
• Efficiently manage the flow of our patients through the eye exam process
• Provide support to the doctor in maintaining meticulous and accurate records of data collected
• Help with the preparation of reports to other medical professionals as needed
• Ensure adherence to governmental regulations and privacy policies (e.g. HIPAA/PIPEDA), and company procedures
• Prepare and maintain an organized exam room by replenishing supplies, keeping contact lens trials up-to-date, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness for our equipment, and performing ongoing maintenance and calibration as needed
• Support the retail sales team as directed by the Store Leader

Who you are

• Professional, articulate, and have a compassionate approach to patient care
• A team player who\'s effective and efficient when collaborating and communicating with doctors, the store team, and patients
• Excellent with multitasking, organization, and time management in prioritizing appointments to maintain efficient patient flow
• Able to think outside of the box when needed
• Precise and comfortable with technology, and able to quickly learn and effectively use new medical applications
• Excited to work side by side (or virtually!) with a doctor in a high-volume retail setting

Extra Credit

• 1+ years of experience in a medical environment supporting doctors
• Exceptionally knowledgeable about eyewear and able to accurately describe the features and benefits of different offerings
• Working knowledge of G Suite
• Previous work experience with optometry, electronic health records, or medical care
• Familiar with healthcare technology systems and equipment (EMR systems, retinal cameras, exam room equipment)
• Completion of an Optometric Technician training program or CPOT certification (Certified Paraoptometric Technician)

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.

For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate\'s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.

For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Benefits

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation days per year
• Retirement savings plan (401(k))
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)

• Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free eyewear
• Paid sick leave
• And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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About Us: Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. We are committed to reimagining how a company can scale while doing good in the world.